Educazione estetica, “artigianalità” e scuola. Una riflessione pedagogica tra Outdoor Education e Land Art

This contribution examines the pedagogical legitimacy of aesthetic education in schools, particularly through Outdoor Education and Land Art, as a means of fostering interpersonal relationships and developing creative and “artisanal” skills, also through outdoor experiences. What forms of aesthetic education can facilitate authentic learning connected to the concepts of observation, artwork, process, and artistic product? What actions and dynamics unite the creation and reception of an artwork, allowing students to learn a contemplative and sustainable way of living within the school environment? Whether it be a painting, sculpture, installation, video, performance, or artistic landscape, the realms of beauty continuously challenge manual skills, creativity, artistic abilities, and the relationship between student and teacher, pointing towards a pedagogical commitment that always embraces the beauty of living and living together. Outdoor Education, when applied through projects and initiatives centered around art and beauty, can help foster a more ecological and inclusive mindset, critical of unsustainable teaching and learning practices.