Children's Artwork as a Means of Communication

Dječji crtež je jedan od načina komunikacije s djecom. Likovna komunikacija zasniva se na poznavanju likovnog jezika koji je sastavljen od raznovrsnih likovnih simbola. Likovni jezik se mijenja kroz faze likovnog razvoja. Kako bih kvalitetno analizirali dječji crtež potrebno biti dobro upućen i poznavati sve navedene komponente. Iako crteži nastaju spontano, crtežom djeca lakše mogu pokazati svoje emocije, ali i motoričku i intelektualnu zrelost. Vrlo je bitno da izbjegnemo nametnute oblike izražavanja ili šablone, jer tako ometamo dijete da iskaže svoje unutarnje osjećaje. Mnogi terapeuti, ali i roditelji i odgajatelji, koriste dječje crteže kao pomagala u ostvarenju kvalitetne komunikacije s djetetom.Children's drawing is a form of communicating with children. The artistic communication is based on the knowledge of the art language which is composed of various art symbols. The art language is changing through the phases of visual development. In order to properly analyze the child drawing, it is necessary to be well versed and familiar with all the components mentioned. Although the drawings are spontaneous, drawing children can more easily show their emotions, as well as motor and intellectual maturity. It is very important that we do not impose on children the drawing by imposing forms of expression or patterns, in that way we disqualify the child from expressing his inner feelings. Many therapists, as well as parents and educators use children’s drawings as aids in achieving quality communication with the child