From within the body: proprioceptive art experiences in the museum. Issue 1 (2nd January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dekeyzer, Brigitte
• Is Part Of: Journal of visual literacy. Volume 41:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 29
• Page End: 45
• Publication Date: 2022-01-02
• Subjects: embodied art education -- meditation techniques -- proprioception; Visual literacy -- United States -- Periodicals; Visual learning -- United States -- Periodicals; Visual communication -- United States -- Periodicals; Visual learning; Visual literacy; United States; Periodicals; 302.22605
• DOI: 10.1080/1051144X.2021.1994731
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1051-144X

Abstract

Abstract: This article introduces a new method for understanding the principlesof art and design. It combines meditation techniques, practised and conceptualized proprioceptive body experiences. Starting with a reflection on the so-called 'sensorial turn' and on proprioception in particular, the text offers a protocol for proprioceptive art experiences in the museum and a reflection on its theoretical foundations. The greatest advantages of the method are its inclusive nature, applicability to a broad range of artworks and art forms and its ability to overcome the mind-body dichotomy. It can be done by anyone, regardless of age or physical impairments. The approach achieves the best results in a group led by a museum guide, but individual visitors and families can use it as well, with the proper support from the museum.