Arts Based Research
- Tom Barone - Arizona State University, USA
- Elliot W. Eisner - Stanford University, USA
Arts Based Research is ideal for students, researchers, and practitioners. This unique book provides a framework for broadening the domain of qualitative inquiry in the social sciences by incorporating the arts as a means of better understanding and rethinking important social issues. In the book's 10 thought-provoking chapters, authors Tom Barone and Elliot W. Eisner--pioneers in the field--address key aspects of arts based research, including its purpose and fundamental ideas, controversies that surround the field and the politics and ethics involved, and key criteria for evaluation.
I am currently using this book with 3rd year Research Methods students. Its a good alternative to other more traditional types of research methods books
This book has been enlightening and thought-provoking. I will recommend it to students interested in considering what counts as research and its relationship to the arts.
This is an excellent text for anyone considering more artistic ways of presenting their data. A particular example is most memorable: the use of poetry to present a participants experience. This is an important text adding to the field of creativity in research.
Recommended for those interested in arts based and creative research methods. Covers methods neglected in other research methods texts.
Very useful for student doing research in Restorative Justice that used art for forgiveness.
I have a master's student in fine arts who is going conducting an Directed study with me and using this book as a foundation for his work.
A text that makes a definitive argument for art based research and justifies our raison d'etre. It is a contemporary and timely book with very useful examples that give the research context. New media and traditional forms are all covered.
I was really excited when I came across this book, and I wasn't disappointed. This is a great contribution to the development of arts-based research as a legitimate means of knowledge generation. Well written and accessible, this book will be of value to anyone who is interested in this area.
Arts based methods is not yet introduced in the curriculum. The book will be considered for future project work, as an experiment.
A very useful textbook to support students who wish to engage in arts based research
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter One: What Is and What Is Not Arts Based Research?
Chapter Two: Why Do Arts Based Research?
