The Influence of Age on Preferences for Subject Matter, Realism, and Spatial Depth in Painting Reproductions.

Taunton, Martha

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Publication Date: 1980

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The Influence of Age on Preferences for Subject Matter, Realism, and Spatial Depth in Painting Reproductions.

Taunton, Martha

Studies in Art Education, v21 n3 p40-53 1980

Children ages 4, 8, 12, 16, and adults responded to 24 paintings concerning three subject matters and varying in realism and space depiction. Five-factor analysis of variance indicated that the triple interaction of subject matter, realism, and spatial depth was significant for all. Preferences are discussed by age group. (SJL)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Age Differences, Art Appreciation, Children, Design Preferences, Painting (Visual Arts), Realism, Sex Differences, Spatial Ability

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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