Five Scribbles: An Inquiry into Artistic Intention and Critical Empathy.

Henley, David R.

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ERIC Number: EJ519044

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Publication Date: 1994

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Five Scribbles: An Inquiry into Artistic Intention and Critical Empathy.

Henley, David R.

Journal of Art and Design Education, v13 n3 p241-50 Oct 1994

Examines five different examples of scribble art with the purpose of entering the experience of the scribbler through empathetic understanding. The participants include a schizophrenic adult; a blind, deaf, and autistic 10-year old; a known artist; a precocious 3-year old; and an elephant. Paper discovers commonalties in their efforts. (MJP)

Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art Criticism, Art Education, Art Expression, Autism, Cognitive Development, Communication (Thought Transfer), Freehand Drawing, Intention, Mental Disorders, Nonverbal Communication, Psychological Characteristics

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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