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This web site provides an illustrated account of children's artistic development. It is intended to assist teachers and parents who are interested in nurturing their children's creative involvement with art materials.

The developmental sequence described in the following pages is a synthesis of several theories and resources in the field. Persons interested in child art should seek out other descriptive accounts in order to develop a more complete understanding of this phenomenon.

This site is divided into the following eight areas. A navigational bar is provided at the bottom of each page to assist visitors.
introduction overview of developmental theory in art.
scribbling art begins with a scribble.
pre-symbolism the child's first representational drawings.
symbolism graphic symbols are developed.
realism the child attempts to draw like an "adult."
summary a few final comments.
gallery an exhibition of child art.
links other resources on child art.
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