This study investigated the status and relationships between aesthetic
literacy, imagination, and creativity performance through different concepts,
theories, measurements approaches, and research. This study adopts literature
analysis method. Based on the findings, the study proposed suggestions in
expectation of providing guidance to educational administrative units. The
study findings may also serve as a reference for future researchers during
their selection of research variables.
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