Montessori: Teaching Materials, Furniture and Architecture, 1913-1935
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160 pp. with 286 illustrations, including 93 in color. Additional text by Harald Ludwig, Peter Hahn, Ingeborg Waldschmidt. The Italian doctor and educationalist Maria Montessori respected young children's will to be independent and nurtured their desire and ability to look after themselves and learn in a spirit of self-motivation and self-determination. Various aspects of Montessori's holistic approach to education are illustrated here by representative examples of Children's Houses dating from before and just after World War II, showing their architecture, furniture and teaching materials. Historical photographs of everyday life in Montessori schools and Children's Houses of children working with the teaching materials are published here for the first time in the context of Maria Montessori's educational principles. Examples of contemporary architecture of Gunter Behnisch and Herman Hertzberger testify to the high aesthetic standards and child-centred approach of Montessori education and at the same time illustrate how this philosophy of education is practiced today.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the architectural and material manifestations of Maria Montessori's educational philosophy from its inception to contemporary practice. It explores the design of Children's Houses, their furniture, and the specific teaching materials developed to foster independence and self-motivation in young children, drawing on historical photographs and examples from 1913-1935 and the post-World War II era. The work also examines contemporary architectural examples by Gunter Behnisch and Herman Hertzberger, demonstrating the enduring aesthetic and child-centered principles of Montessori education.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Historical Montessori Children's Houses (architecture, furniture, teaching materials) from 1913-1935 and post-WWII.
- Previously unpublished historical photographs of children working with Montessori materials.
- Analysis of Maria Montessori's core educational principles: independence, self-motivation, and self-determination.
- Contemporary architectural examples by Gunter Behnisch and Herman Hertzberger.
- Discussion of the aesthetic standards and child-centered approach in modern Montessori-inspired architecture.
- The evolution and application of Montessori philosophy in educational spaces.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is a scholarly examination of Montessori education, focusing on its tangible aspects: the environments and tools created for learning. It is likely to appeal to educators, architects, and historians interested in the practical application and aesthetic evolution of Montessori's pedagogical theories. The inclusion of historical photographs and contemporary case studies suggests a comprehensive approach to understanding the philosophy's impact across different eras.
Page Count:
158
Publication Date:
2002-01-01
Publisher:
Wittenborn Art Books
ISBN-10:
081500091X
ISBN-13:
9780815000914
Architecture
History
Non-Fiction
Design
Education
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