Marco Dallari on 'Arte per crescere' book series: art as educational tool

Marco Dallari, professor of general pedagogy at the University of Trento, is the curator of the new book series 'Arte per crescere' (Art for Growing) published by Art'è. The series aims to strengthen the bond between adults and children through shared artistic content. The books are designed to be used together by parents and children or educators and students, not read alone. Each volume combines high aesthetic quality with a workshop-based, interactive approach. Dallari emphasizes that beauty itself educates, citing Maria Montessori. The series covers topics such as Paul Klee and the Bauhaus, and Piero della Francesca and perspective. Dallari criticizes Italian teacher selection and training, arguing that schools focus on recruitment rather than educational quality. He advocates for art as a vehicular language, not a specialized subject, and cites John Dewey's idea that art should be experienced. The interview was conducted by Annalisa Trasatti for Artribune.