Publisher's Synopsis
Working within this developmental framework, Golomb addresses fundamental aspects of child art that have been neglected in previous studies: the differentiation of shape in animate and inanimate figures, the creation of pictorial space, the use of color, the role of affect and expression, and the emergence of compositional skills. We also witness the path taken by gifted children, the drawings of retarded and emotionally disturbed children, and the impact of cultural variables on the child's representation. The intrinsic predictability of child art development leads to a valuable reassessment of educational strategies and of clinical interpretations of children's drawings.