Child Art in the Visual Culture of Pakistan

Abstract

Aim of the Study: This article analyzes Child Art in the context of Visual Culture of Pakistani society. Visual culture is an expression that refers to the substantial or visible expressions by a community, a state or a civilization, and communally describes the characteristics of that organization as a whole. Children develop imagery according to their physiological age and mental development. This imagery is spontaneous, fearless and imaginative and gives a profound evaluation of social, economical and psychological factors which are faced by the children. The aim of this research is to analyze the drawings produced by children of ages three to pre-adolescence and provide an insight into the socio-economic and cultural environment of the society which they inhabit.

Methodology: In order to execute this study and to facilitate the research process a qualitative method will be employed. To understand concepts, opinions, or experiences Qualitative research involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical data such as text, video, or audio. The most common qualitative methods, in their respective components, are participant observation, interviews, and centralized groups. Therefore it will be a Practice-based research in which the researcher will be employed as a creator, who is engaged in an exploratory creative process to analyze the research question.

Findings and Conclusion: In the conclusive annotation the utility of art as a medium of expression and its beneficial aspect for children will be discussed on the basis of mental development, physiological changes and their artistic abilities to provide a better understanding of imagery produced by children.