xxiv, 357 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm
CONTENT
Children's understanding of the representational nature of pictures -- Children's appreciation of pictures -- Children's early mark-making -- Being realistic -- Spatial organisation of the picture -- Children's ability to depict expressions of emotion -- The development of children's pictures and the history of art -- Artistic development in special populations -- Cultural influences on children's artwork -- Professionals' use of children's drawings -- Children's and education -- Picturing the future