Urban-Rural Disparities in Art Education Resources in China Mechanisms and Equity Perspectives

Abstract

 This study focuses on the differences in the allocation of art education resources between urban and rural areas and their profound impact on students' artistic literacy and all-round development. The study found that urban schools are significantly superior to rural schools in the diversity and richness of art education resources, providing urban students with a wide range of art practice opportunities, thereby promoting the development of their artistic potential. In contrast, due to resource constraints, rural schools have limited opportunities for students in art learning and practice, which not only hinders the cultivation of their innovative thinking, but also affects the improvement of their aesthetic ability. In addition, unequal access to information technology has further exacerbated the imbalance of educational resources. Based on the above findings, this study proposes to optimize resource allocation and ensure fair distribution of educational resources through policy support and technological innovation to achieve the popularization of art education and improve the level of art education for rural students. These strategies are aimed at narrowing the gap in art education resources between urban and rural areas, promoting educational equity, and comprehensively improving students' artistic literacy and comprehensive quality.