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Golomb, Claire – Visual Arts Research, 1993
Reviews research about young childrens' focusing on the ability to transform a perceived scene into another representation. Reports on a study of 109 children and 18 college-age students on their ability to mold a lump of clay into a three-dimensional figure. Finds that cognitive maturity alone does not automatically lead to competence. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art Expression, Child Development

Johnson, Donald D. – Visual Arts Research, 1995
Describes a corrective method of color adaptation designed to allow most, if not all, individuals to participate in the learning process as well as social and work-related environments. Provides a concise summation of facts and theories concerning color deficiency. Includes anatomical drawings, graphs, and statistical data. (MJP)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Art Education, Color, Disabilities

Langan, Jean – Visual Arts Research, 1996
Provides an overview of the research literature concerning the development of graphic art skills, relevant instructional methods, and the specific use of visual models as an instructional method. Pertinent findings, relevant methodological issues, and major conclusions are all discussed. Briefly addresses the viewpoints of gestalt and learning…
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Expression, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages

Kellman, Julia – Visual Arts Research, 1996
Reviews the work of neurobiologist, David Marr, concerning artistic ability and autism. Summarizes Marr's theory of perceptual vision illuminating the relationships among object, observer, perceptual process, and image. Briefly reviews the cases of four autistic people with extraordinary drawing skills. (MJP)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Art Activities, Art Education, Art Expression