Pseudo-Naturalistic: The Stage of Reasoning
AGES: 11-13 years
As children grow older, the process of making art is no longer spontaneous and uncontrolled. Emphasis shifts from a focus and enjoyment of the process of art making to a rapid increase on the value of the final product. In the pseudo-naturalistic stage (Lowenfeld), the children's ability to make meaningful marks becomes a critical component of their advancing skills. Subject matter during this period is often dominated by one's self. As children grow into adolescents, they aim to please others (especially their peers) and "get things right."
The emphasis on learners' ability to represent "real life" leads some artists in this stage to set high standards for "good art" and strive for "perfection," as defined by realistic representations. Because increased emphasis is place on the final product, students often feel dissatisfied with the work they produce. During this period, students must often ask themselves whether they wish to continue making art or end their fomal art education.
Characteristics to look for include:
The emphasis on learners' ability to represent "real life" leads some artists in this stage to set high standards for "good art" and strive for "perfection," as defined by realistic representations. Because increased emphasis is place on the final product, students often feel dissatisfied with the work they produce. During this period, students must often ask themselves whether they wish to continue making art or end their fomal art education.
Characteristics to look for include:
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