Changing Perspectives on Older Adults' Mental Abilities and Educational Needs: Implications for Art Education

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to examine the implications for art education of gerontology studies on the developmental progression of older adults' mental abilities, special mental strengths, and educational needs. Art as resource for research in art educational gerontology is explored. Special mental abilities and strengths older adults may develop in the stage of post-formal operations may be invaluable for their understanding of art. On the other hand, art studies may contribute to the developmental progression of older adults' mental abilities. Fundamental goals of their art study may include the search for meaning in their life experiences, a comprehension of their place in their cultures, and achievement of a higher, transcendent level of human understanding.

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