THE HISTORY OF ART EDUCATION IN BRAZIL: A BRIEF STUDY ON PEDAGOGICAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Abstract

The main objective of this article is to analyze the history of art education in Brazil, focusing on the educational policies and pedagogical practices that have characterized this field over the years, and also to discuss the challenges faced by the area and future perspectives, considering the current context of education in the country. As a study method, a bibliographic review was carried out in databases such as Scielo, Google Scholar, and journals specialized in education and arts based on the following keywords: "Art Education", "History of Education in Brazil", "Educational Policies", and "Pedagogical Practices". It is observed that the history of art education in Brazil reveals a field marked by structural challenges, devaluation and a trajectory of marginalization in the educational context, over time, with public policies and educational reforms contributed to the consolidation of art as an essential component in the integral formation of students. In this sense, the literature review showed that art education in Brazil has faced a series of obstacles, from the lack of adequate infrastructure.