This book presents an innovative approach to the psychological study of children's pictures, drawings, and art. With contributions from leading experts in the field, it compiles all the relevant theory and research on children's developing conceptions of pictures, drawings, and art. It is the first book to focus explicitly on children's knowledge and judgment of pictorial representations, including the understanding of their role as artist and viewer.
Language
English
Pages
339
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hogrefe Publishing
Release
December 01, 2007
ISBN
0889373507
ISBN 13
9780889373501
Children's Understanding and Production of Pictures, Drawings & Art: Theoretical and Empirical Approaches
This book presents an innovative approach to the psychological study of children's pictures, drawings, and art. With contributions from leading experts in the field, it compiles all the relevant theory and research on children's developing conceptions of pictures, drawings, and art. It is the first book to focus explicitly on children's knowledge and judgment of pictorial representations, including the understanding of their role as artist and viewer.