This cross-national/cross-cultural study attempted to determine whether the development of the concept of space is universally invariant in sequence and rate, and whether the capability to deal with the world through two-dimensional reconstructions is innate or affected by experience in different cultures. (Author/RK)

The study compared the characteristics of human figures drawn by 103 normal, 101 learning disabled, 114 educable or trainable mentally retarded, 61 emotionally disturbed, and 67 gifted adolescents. Results showed that of the 22 scoring categories, characteristics unique to specific groups were obtained in six categories, while shared…

Three graphics producers were interviewed in order to explore the costs associated with production of microfiche, as opposed to the plasma panel, so that an informed selection could be made in those cases in which either technique would suffice. The three producers disagreed about the best production techniques to use, as well as how long various…

Students' drawings of the family were used as a projective diagnostic tool for analyzing social-psychological family roles of intellectually normal and superior students who have reading-learning problems. Drawings of two groups of students were presented. One was called the "Honor Five," made up of college honor students, and the other was called…

Article attempted to understand the chronically low or ambiguous status of art in the schools from historical data. (Author/RK)

The drawings of 32 poliomyelitis patients and their matched controls were examined to see whether figure drawings primarily reflect the subject's projection of psychological state, ability to draw, or some combination of these two factors. Quality of drawing may at times be the overwhelming determinant of clinical and research findings.…

In two independent studies, objective measures of self-concept and self-esteem were assessed relative to the primary indicators of self-esteem or self-concept in human figure drawings, size, area, etc. Results showed that when groups were differentiated significantly on either self-concept or self-esteem, the size of the figure drawn was not…

With the idea of encouraging students to think creatively, an art teacher suggests the use of shoes as objects for a drawing project. (RK)

Investigates the uniqueness and distinguishability of individual drawing styles among school-age children to determine whether they have individual artistic styles that go unnoticed. Some support for individual graphic artistic style was provided. Aspects of stylistic distinction are discussed, and recommendations for classroom drawing instruction…

The internal consistency of the Goodenough-Harris Draw-A-Person Test was examined using 150 children, aged 5-8. The 72-item full scales showed good internal consistency at all ages, with no sex differences. Administration of a 42-item short form resulted in sex effects and differential internal consistency. (Author/GDC)

An artist outlines her system (called the Monart Drawing Method) for teaching children to draw realistically. Children are taught an alphabet of five elements of shape and allowed to interpret and utilize the information any way they wish. The system allows children's natural creative abilities to flourish. (MD)

This paper presents findings from a longitudinal, participant-observation study of one boy's spontaneous drawings from preadolescence to adolescence. Themes related to adolescent developmental psychology emerge in the drawings. Concludes that doodling and memory drawing permit imaginative play and free ideation while drawing from pictures…

Describes a method used to acquaint art students with their painting subjects. The method requires students to study the subject closely and to make thumbnail sketches of details before they start to paint. Concludes that artists must observe their subjects closely to make the finished work believable. (GEA)

Noting the lack of experimental evidence substantiating the efficacy of educational strategies designed to exploit the right hemisphere of the brain, a study was designed to assess the cognitive shift model of the Edwards' training procedure. Results showed no difference between the Edwards' procedure and a placebo procedure. Implications for the…

The drawings and paintings of Franz Kline are discussed. The schedule of a traveling exhibit of Kline's work is provided. (RM)