Art and Human Development

This encyclopedia entry describes human artistic engagement across the lifespan and the associated developmental outcomes. Art is categorized by four modalities: dance, drama, music, and visual art. The stages of development discussed are early childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The entry describes the origins of early artistic activity, a summary of art, culture, and society, and the underlying processes of how art increases adaptive cognitive, social, and emotional development.

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Gara, T. V., & Winsler A. (2018). Art. In M. Bornstein (Ed.) The Sage Encyclopedia of Lifespan Human Development. New York, NY: Sage Publications. Click here to view a sample of the encyclopedia entry.