Drawing and its cognitive aspects: an integrative review

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https://doi.org/10.22456/2357-9854.138460

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Cognition, Drawing, Teaching of drawing, Neuroscience, Neuroaesthetics

Abstract

This article is an integrative review of research at investigates the cognitive aspects of drawing. We aimed to remedy the gap in access to research on this topic in Portuguese, in addition to offering a current overview of the topic. 19 articles referring to experimental research were reviewed. Among the results, it was observed that several articles endorse directiveness and top-down processes in the acquisition of graphic talent. Furthermore, the psychic functions of attentional flexibility and inhibitory control play a special role.

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Author Biography

Gabriel Souza Coelho, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina – UDESC, Florianópolis/SC, Brasil

Mestre em Artes Visuais (PROFARTES-UDESC), com pesquisa sobre o ensino do desenho infantil na pedagogia histórico-crítica, e doutorando em Educação (PPGE-UDESC), investigando a formação continuada de professores de arte. Participa do Grupo de Pesquisa "Formação e Arte nos Processos Políticos Contemporâneos". Licenciado em Pedagogia (UNIASSELVI, 2010) e em Artes Visuais (UNIVALI, 2014), com especializações em Educação Infantil, Anos Iniciais e Gestão Escolar (AUPEX, 2010) e em Educação na Cultura Digital (UFSC, 2017). Atualmente é professor de arte na rede municipal de Barra Velha (SC), já tendo atuado como supervisor escolar efetivo na mesma rede. Também desenvolve uma produção artística, tendo participado de exposições individuais e coletivas, e mantém investigação em desenho e livros de artista.

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2025-08-27

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COELHO, Gabriel Souza. Drawing and its cognitive aspects: an integrative review. Revista GEARTE, [S. l.], v. 12, 2025. DOI: 10.22456/2357-9854.138460. Disponível em: https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/gearte/article/view/138460. Acesso em: 9 aug. 2026.

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