The Schematic Stage: The Achievement of a Form Concept
AGES: 7-9 years
An increased "visual schema" and a strong narrative drive define the schematic stage (Lowenfeld) of artistic development. This stage is made possible by the creation of more recognizable human figures (addition of neck, to distinguish head from torso, and correctly placed appendages) and complex symbols and the formation of a baseline (and skyline). This tool prevents objects from floating in space; they are grounded by gravity.
Throughout narrative drawing, children gain an understanding of the difference between "me" and "my world." Their drawings begin with a simple diea in mind and develop increasingly as they gain a better awareness of their surrounding and are more able to logically reason through thing. During this period, themes and symbols often become more gender specific.
During Symbol Making (Kerlevage), a complex system develops to help children communicate visually. These changes affect figures, organization, color, composition, and themes. Children develop many graphic tools to help them translate the three-dimensional world onto paper.
Characteristics to look for include:
Throughout narrative drawing, children gain an understanding of the difference between "me" and "my world." Their drawings begin with a simple diea in mind and develop increasingly as they gain a better awareness of their surrounding and are more able to logically reason through thing. During this period, themes and symbols often become more gender specific.
During Symbol Making (Kerlevage), a complex system develops to help children communicate visually. These changes affect figures, organization, color, composition, and themes. Children develop many graphic tools to help them translate the three-dimensional world onto paper.
Characteristics to look for include:
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