Art Quote by William Crain
““Young children are developing more of an artistic orientation, and the orientation they develop is so naturally graceful and lively that many great artists have said that they constantly try to recapture it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theories of Development by William Crain
Children naturally develop an artistic orientation that is graceful and lively. Great artists often try to recapture that early spontaneity, implying that childhood's creative vision is a precious and lost quality.
In simple terms: Children's natural creativity is pure gold.
Key Takeaway
Protect and encourage children's artistic spontaneity.
Themes
child development
creativity
art
spontaneity
education
Mood
wondering
appreciative
encouraging
Type
psychological observation
scholarly statement
When to use this quote
- classroom art projects
- parenting creative kids
- art therapy
- preschool curriculum
Key Concepts
natural creativity
nostalgia
developmental stages
Questions to Reflect On
- What childhood creative activity would you reclaim?
- How does schooling dull artistic orientation?
A Different Perspective
The ideal of recapturing childhood might ignore the value of trained, mature artistry.
