The methodology of applying an artistic and imaginative approach to drawing from nature at the initial stage of education in a children's art school

Abstract

The article is devoted to the consideration of modern trends in the field of art education aimed at the development of creative thinking in children. Special attention is paid to the study of the key tasks of the process of teaching fine arts within the framework of a Children's Art School. The paper describes in detail the main methods and practices of drawing that contribute to the formation of visual perception, improvement of motor skills and aesthetic taste of students. The authors focus on drawing from nature as one of the key elements of children's artistic development. A detailed analysis of approaches to drawing from nature at the initial stage of training is carried out, the features of technical drawing and figurative and artistic drawing from a spot are highlighted. An important part of the article is devoted to the historical aspect of the formation and development of the considered direction of art education. Theoretical justifications and references to literary sources are given, which reveal the issues of studying fine art. At the end of the work, generalizing conclusions are presented, the relevance of the results is emphasized and practical recommendations are given on the use of various drawing methods within the educational process of a Children's Art School. Special attention is paid to the role of drawing from nature in the development of creative thinking and imagination in children.