Placement of markings on the paper like a zigzag or vertical line is an important characteristic of the _____ stage of artistic development.

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Markings such as zigzag or vertical lines are typical of the scribble stage of artistic development, which occurs in early childhood between the ages of 2 and 4. This stage is characterized by random, uncontrolled marks or scribbles made by children as they explore different materials and experiment with the act of making marks on paper. The design stage (choice A) comes next, followed by the pictorial stage (choice C) and then the shape stage (choice D).

Placement of Markings on the Paper Like a Zigzag or Vertical