Spectra of Culture and Arts Education

This volume engages with international and global perspectives on Culture and Arts Education as well as the relevance of cultural transformation dynamics and related challenges in this field. It reflects the outcome of an international ERASMUS+ BIP Summer School, bringing together nearly 60 students and researchers from across Europe and around the world. Featuring both emerging and established researchers, the book ranges from theoretical perspectives to practical explorations, addressing issues such as intangible cultural heritage, post- and decolonial theory, epistemic violence, the power of narratives and participatory research. In light of the 2024 UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education, a considerable number of contributions critically engage with relevant UNESCO documents and frameworks and advocate for a shift beyond Western- and Eurocentric paradigms. Against this background, this volume offers a stimulating and invigorating read for students, practitioners and researchers from the domain of Culture and Arts Education and beyond.