Although developmental scientists have diverse theories, the artistic developmental theory proposed by Howard Gardner has it's foundations in the psychoanalytical traditions. Freud's psychoanalysis is linked to the emotional and affective in the human psyche.
However, as Howard Gardner points out Freud totally disregarded children.To him they were just miniature adults. Gardner has taken child development seriously and his theory on artistic development, shared by many psychologists, takes the whole issue of development and developmental delays to the next level.
Although there has been psychological studies in aesthetics ,psychoanalysis offers the correct perspective in this.By arts we mean visual arts , music , dance creative writing. For sometime, however, i would like to discuss the visual arts only.
The visual arts or fine arts as people call it is especially helpful in mapping both artistic achievement an developmental issues.As Goethe famously said " growth is not development." a simple fact which all of us, parents, teachers ,policy makers all seem to forget.
It is heartening to know, though, that a few of us have not forgotten. The oxygen movement in Patna is staying true to education by enabling children to learn art. Their doors are open to anyone who might walk in. Volunteers facilitate the learning process The children as well as their art teachers make wonderful gifts. I bought a few last time i was there.
The Oxygen movement is a reminder that inspiration is the true light of wisdom. There is a basic instinct that tells us that the expression of creativity is so crucial to the human imagination.Deep down, we know how important it is. Yet, like most of our lives the natural takes a back seat and that which is superficial gains in importance.
However, as Howard Gardner points out Freud totally disregarded children.To him they were just miniature adults. Gardner has taken child development seriously and his theory on artistic development, shared by many psychologists, takes the whole issue of development and developmental delays to the next level.
Although there has been psychological studies in aesthetics ,psychoanalysis offers the correct perspective in this.By arts we mean visual arts , music , dance creative writing. For sometime, however, i would like to discuss the visual arts only.
The visual arts or fine arts as people call it is especially helpful in mapping both artistic achievement an developmental issues.As Goethe famously said " growth is not development." a simple fact which all of us, parents, teachers ,policy makers all seem to forget.
It is heartening to know, though, that a few of us have not forgotten. The oxygen movement in Patna is staying true to education by enabling children to learn art. Their doors are open to anyone who might walk in. Volunteers facilitate the learning process The children as well as their art teachers make wonderful gifts. I bought a few last time i was there.
The Oxygen movement is a reminder that inspiration is the true light of wisdom. There is a basic instinct that tells us that the expression of creativity is so crucial to the human imagination.Deep down, we know how important it is. Yet, like most of our lives the natural takes a back seat and that which is superficial gains in importance.
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