The Generative Basis of Imagery in Children’s Painting Activities and Strategies for Aesthetic Education Practice

Children’s painting activities serve as a vital avenue for the development of children’s aesthetic perception, emotional expression, and creativity. Imagery, as a fusion of “meaning” and “image,” manifests in children’s paintings as psychological landscapes that combine emotions, imagination, and physical objects. From the perspective of imagery, this paper explores the fundamental conditions for its generation in children’s painting, considering the psychological and behavioral characteristics