Meu sangue paraguaio: a harpa e o ensino de artes visuais

Abstract

This Final Graduation Project, related to the Visual Arts Licensure program at FAALC/UFMS, focuses on the Paraguayan Harp, an instrument that has been present since the border with Paraguay and also represents a manifestation of the popular culture of Mato Grosso do Sul. By researching the phenomena involving its materiality through an aesthetic, symbolic, and cultural approach, the investigation aimed to identify and understand meanings in visual arts teaching practices that encompass aspects of cultural manifestations in Mato Grosso do Sul. To achieve these objectives, in addition to the theoretical review, I conducted a bibliographic survey and, supported by a qualitative research methodology with a phenomenological approach, included the participation of two Art teachers from the public network of Mato Grosso do Sul, who responded to a questionnaire. The analysis of this material is organized into three thematic categories: A) Development of Sensitivity; B) Developing Cultural Aspects; C) Artistic Productions that Occur. In the considerations, I present reflections that suggest a perspective to contribute to transversal education in visual arts and also to my own practice.