The exploration of texture perception and spatial awareness in children is still a relatively under-researched area, particularly in the context of artistic creation and its impact on the development of children's creativity. This master's thesis investigates how textures, such as various tactile experiences with materials, influence children's perception of space and how we can encourage the development of their spatial awareness and creativity through textured elements. Understanding texture is crucial for stimulating children's perception and thinking, as it allows for a deeper experience of space, both physically and creatively. In the theoretical part, I focus on different types of perception, especially tactile perception and its importance in the development of spatial awareness. I analyze the role of textures such as smooth, rough, soft, hard, warm, cold, in the process of shaping spatial concepts in children. I also examine how these different textures influence children's perception and interpretation of the world around them and how they can be used in artistic and pedagogical practices to promote the development of children's creativity. In the empirical part of the research, I conducted art workshops where children participated in creating artworks using various textures and materials. I found that incorporating textures into the creative process encouraged children to take a more experimental approach, which contributed to the development of their spatial and creative abilities. Through working with clay and different additives, the children developed a more refined spatial awareness and created more complex and texture-rich products compared to those created using traditional modeling techniques.
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