The content of schools' art curriculum is highly dependent on the personal tastes of teachers, according to the findings of a year-long study.
The report from the National Foundation for Educational Research looked at pupils aged 11 to 16 in two groups of schools, one a random sample, and one a nominated group known to include contemporary art in their curriculum.
Pupils in nominated schools were more likely to produce work in media other than painting and drawing, and were encouraged to make art that explored wider issues.
A broader range of artistic references was used by teachers, taking in a range of art forms, women artists, international artists and contemporary art.
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