The role of aesthetics in the art education at primary level

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the role of aesthetics in art education in primary level. This study consists of meaning conceptual components from the qualitative literature review. Then the connections between different concepts and relationships between conceptual networks are recognized and analyzed logically. In this study, the concepts of beauty, aesthetics, education, art and art education, approaches to art education and theories are explained. Art education means that children can think freely about art activities, easily and strongly imagine, develop and feel their intelligence and emotions, develop their talents, and ultimately realization in an environment where creativity leading to a beautiful thought. In this research, obtain Information about the aesthetics of the relationship with each of the nature-related issues, art history, art criticism and art production. Understanding and enjoying the beauty and harmony of nature, and causes these beauties to be reshaped by human hands. These thoughts bring true nature protectors and lovers to the next stage of art and culture lovers. At the end of the study, according to aesthetics, some suggestions are made for each element of the art education curriculum.