JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v9i2.9811ArticleA Study on the Significance of Art Education in the Cultural Development of Adolescentshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/9/2/10.26689/jcer.v9i2.9811XuGuo,ZhuJingjing2025922025-03-07This paper explores the essential role of art education in adolescents’ cultural development. By examining the influence of art education on adolescents’ aesthetic abilities and observing the cultural stories behind artworks, this paper aims to underscore the importance of art education in nurturing knowledge, fostering cultural identity, and encouraging cross-cultural understanding. Suggestions are put forward correspondingly to ensure the quality of art education and improve adolescents’ cultural literacy.

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