A criança e seu desenho: um olhar da psicologia

Abstract

This research aimed to study the evolution of children's drawing and the possible implications for child development. The methodology used was the literature review. Basically, the theoretical foundation that deals with the evolution of graphics was based on the works of Georges Henri Luquet (18761965), Jean Piaget (1896 Lowenfeld (1903-- 1980), Viktor 1960) and Florence de Mèredieu (1944). To these authors, all children necessarily go through the same stages of drawing evolution, however, each with its own characteristics. If, on the one hand, they use different nomenclatures to define t he phases of children's drawing, on the other, they seem to be unanimous in determining that drawing evolves in predictable stages according to the child's growth, in its development process according to a human being, taking into account the specificities of each child and their lived experiences. In view of the relevance of drawing for child development, especially in the educational context, it is fundamental importance to discuss this topic in a teacher training course. It is extremely important that th e teacher knows all the characteristics of children's graphic development. These studies show that children have their own way of expressing themselves, of thinking, of registering their desires, emotions and thoughts. It is up to us educators, therefore, to understand and respect them, providing opportunities for expression, creation and experimentation .