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A DEVELOPMENTAL LOOK AT CHILD ART
This guide 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. The navigational bar is provided on the right 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.

• introduction
• scribbling
• pre-symbolism
• symbolism
• realism
• summary
• links