Observing a Child Use Drawing To Find Meaning.

Hanes, Jay Michael; Weisman, Eleanor

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ERIC Number: EJ625660

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Observing a Child Use Drawing To Find Meaning.

Hanes, Jay Michael; Weisman, Eleanor

Art Education, v53 n1 p6-11 Jan 2000

Presents a case study, through observation of a child named Hawk Weisman, that demonstrates a child's use of drawing to find meaning. Discusses Hawk's motivations for drawing, the recurring themes that encompass both humanistic and scientific concepts, and his homemade books. Addresses the educational implications. (CMK)

Descriptors: Art Expression, Child Development, Childrens Art, Early Childhood Education, Educational Research, Freehand Drawing, Learning Processes, Motivation, Observation, Parent Role, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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