Art and Technology in Hungarian Education: Conflicts and Compromises

The authors describe Hungarian educational projects and programs aimed at building intellectual and emotional bridges between the realms of science and the humanities. After a brief overview of the history of Hungarian pedagogical models, the authors focus on topics such as innovations in technological education, a design competition for children and young adults, interdisciplinary curricula for primary schools, a national project to modernize instruction in aesthetics and environmental education projects sponsored by the Hungarian Ministry of Architecture and Urban Planning.