Axiological Basis of Exploratory Research in Art Education

Values that perform the function of general methodological reference-point in scientific cognition and artistic education are considered in the article, originality of axiological cognition and its semantic characteristics are educed, cognitive values are exposed at an exploratory research, value reference-points in artistic education are determined. It is proved that cognitive values become a direct determinant for the researcher, have a significant impact on understanding the meaning and objectives of research. Special and general scientific knowledge forms him as a specialist, involves him in scientific concepts, theories, scientific traditions, schools and methods of scientific activity. It is noted that the originality of the exploratory research in art education is manifested in purposeful axiological cognition, i.e. value-based semantic development and reproduction of human existence. The inseparable connection of axiological cognition with worldview, semantic and vital components of artistic activity is traced, and the categories “meaning” and “values” become key categories for understanding the specifics of axiological cognition. It is argued that the construction and understanding of the essence and content of the axiological environment should be considered in a methodological perspective — within the context of morality and spirituality as a form of social consciousness (epistemological approach), as a special way of spiritual and practical understanding of the world (ethical and aesthetic approach). as a regulator of behaviour (social approach). It is drawn conclusion, that the comprehension of category of “value” will allow to define the trajectory of development of educational space of axiology, work out strategy of preparation of future teachers-musicians, apt at work in the mode of the scientific and methodological dialogue valued, and also outline contours spiritually the valued and technological integration of the educational systems and cognitive process in the field of a culture and art.