Are experience -- Creativity and the child -- Stages of artistic development -- Keeping creativity alive -- Art projects for children ages 2 to 12 -- Art projects for adolescents ages 12 to 17
Summary
The purpose of this handbook is to demystify art for parents and teachers and to help them understand what the art experience is like for the child/adolescent. The book discusses visual art concepts in simple terms and presents art as a vehicle for educationally transformative experiences. The book also provides sample dialogs between adults and children for parents and teachers who wish to help children approach art projects creatively. The "I can't draw syndrome" is explained and stages of artistic development are discussed from scribbling to adolescent art. The text also offers id
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-164) and index
