In the stages of artistic development suggested by Lowenfeld and Brittain, schema refers to a(n):
A) child's first representational attempt at drawing.
B) generalized symbol that represents a specific concept.
C) random perception of size and proportion.
D) awareness of and intentional use of empty space.

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Schema in the context of Lowenfeld and Brittain's stages of artistic development refers to a generalized symbol that represents a specific concept. This is a stage where children begin to develop and use consistent symbols to represent objects in their drawings.

In the Stages of Artistic Development Suggested by Lowenfeld and Brittain