Children's Unsolicited Drawings of Violence as a Site of Social Contradiction.

Duncum, Paul

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ERIC Number: EJ397131

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Publication Date: 1989

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Children's Unsolicited Drawings of Violence as a Site of Social Contradiction.

Duncum, Paul

Studies in Art Education, v30 n4 p249-56 Sum 1989

Considers the wide social implications of children's unsolicited drawings of violence, stating that these drawings and children's attitudes toward them are indicative of a central social contradiction; a society that is violent but champions peace. Discusses avenues for action by art educators to help children's development. (Author/LS)

Descriptors: Art Education, Childrens Art, Freehand Drawing, Primary Education, Social Environment, Social Influences, Violence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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