These four periods have been organized to give some insight into the artistic development of children. The periods cover ages five through eleven. Progresses to the use of more color and a hint of design emerges.
Fingers are prominent.
Starts mixing hues and values. Tends to be over critical of own work. McFee, June King, Preparation for Art , Wadsworth Publishing, Company, Inc., San Francisco, 1961. Return to Art Education Page.