Mogućnosti i značaj virtuelnih poseta muzejima na časovima likovne kulture

Abstract

Museums, as keepers of tradition and culture, are ideal places for learning and enhancing children’s interest in art. However it is not always easy to take pupils to exhibi- tions, or organise an art class in a museum, which opens the possibility for virtual museum tours. Many renowned museums around the world provide this opportunity. As a result, pupils can see the greatest works of art and have the full museum experience, without having to leave their classrooms. This paper presents an online educational program of the National Museum in Belgrade, titled The National Museum in the Classroom, which comprises two types of activities: Museum in the classroom and Video workshops, thus indicating the significance of creating museum learning programs where students can get familiar with current exhibitions and art collections. The aim of the paper is to emphasize the importance of getting students familiar with museums and exhibitions in Arts Education classes through virtual tours offered by some of the most renowned museums. In order to do so, future teachers of Art Education need a more complex formal education in the field of art.