Cultural Influences on Children's Developing Artistry: What can China and Australia Learn from Each Other?

Abstract

This paper discusses the artistic characteristics of children aged two through eight years and the culturally-endorsed shift of emphasis from symbolic play to technical mastery during the course of their artistic development. The teaching practices, educational resources, and teacher training in schools in Australia and the People's Republic of China is reviewed in terms of the pedagogical beliefs of each country. Conclusions are drawn about how positive aspects of artistic processes and practices can be incorporated into each culture.

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