The Art of Childhood and Adolescence: The Construction of MeaningThe Art of Childhood and Adolescence is composed of completely new research on the development of representational thinking from infancy through to adolescence. It makes an important contribution to the theory of children's development and to practitioners' understanding, as well as suggesting new paths of inquiry. The book draws on highly detailed longitudinal studies, conducted over 24 years (20 in London and 4 in Singapore). Line drawings and photographs are used to illustrate important concepts. Matthews, highly respected internationally, also sheds light on current debates, such as the opposition of culturally specific and universal development in children the world over. |
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Contents
The Genesis of Expressive | 1 |
Perception of Shape | 14 |
Third Generation Structure | 27 |
Shape Is Action Action Is Shape | 41 |
Dynamical Systems in the Art of Young Children | 49 |
Closed Shape | 55 |
Conclusion | 61 |
The Discovery of the Invisible | 67 |
The Deconstruction of Time | 97 |
Different Types of Information | 109 |
Interaction and Provision | 117 |
Imaginary Views | 125 |
Planes Cubes Cones Hemispheres and Spheres | 132 |
Conclusion | 140 |
The Construction of the Viewer | 152 |
Representation and Human Freedom | 155 |
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The Art of Childhood and Adolescence: The Construction of Meaning John Matthews Limited preview - 1999 |
The Art of Childhood and Adolescence: The Construction of Meaning John Matthews Limited preview - 2003 |
The Art of Childhood and Adolescence: The Construction of Meaning John Matthews Limited preview - 2003 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Art of Childhood and Adolescence: The Construction of Meaning |
| Author | John Matthews |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis, 1999 |
| ISBN | 0750707658, 9780750707657 |
| Length | 177 pages |
| Subjects | › › FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS Psychology / Developmental / Adolescent Psychology / Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent |
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