Conversations About Aesthetics With Children.

The article examines how integrating philosophical inquiry into art education can transform the way students engage with art and aesthetics. It highlights the potential for K–12 classrooms to become spaces where students explore fundamental questions about art, beauty, and creativity, fostering deeper understanding and critical thinking. Topics discussed include the importance of asking philosophical questions about the nature of art, how these questions help students reflect on their own experiences, and the value of collaboration between art educators and philosophers to enhance students' creative and intellectual growth.