The art of childhood and adolescence

By Matthews, John

Subjects: Sociology, Art, Dessins d'enfants, 155.4, Développement, Aspect psychologique, Child, Bf723.d7 m37 1999, Art, psychology, Psychologie, Developmental, Psychological aspects of Children's drawings, Children's drawings--psychological aspects, Child development, Enfants, Child psychology, Nonfiction, Psychanalyse, Child Development, Child Psychology, Child & Adolescent, Child Behavior, Ws 105 m439a 1999, Psychology, child, Psychological aspects, Psychoanalysis, Education, 1999 a-757, Children's drawings, Psychotherapy, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS, Psychoanalytic Theory, Art, study and teaching (elementary), PSYCHOLOGY

Description: The Art of Childhood and Adolescence is composed of completely new research on the development of representational thinking from infancy through to adolescence. It makes an important contribution to the theory of children's development and to practitioners' understanding, as well as suggesting new paths of inquiry. The book draws on highly detailed longitudinal studies, conducted over 24 years (20 in London and 4 in Singapore). Line drawings and photographs are used to illustrate important concepts. Matthews, highly respected internationally, also sheds light on current debates, such as the opposition of culturally specific and universal development in children the world over.