In the symbolic stage of children's art, which of the following is NOT typically seen?

In the symbolic stage of children's art, a key characteristic is the emergence of symbols representing objects and figures rather than detailed realism. During this developmental phase, children begin to create recognizable figures, which indicates their cognitive ability to represent real-world objects through their drawings. This is when the first recognizable figures usually emerge, and they often show an interest in patterns and basic structures.

However, detailed object relationships are not typically seen in this stage. Children at this level focus more on symbolism and may represent objects with little to no accuracy in terms of real-life relationships or proportions. The relationships between objects, such as distances and spatial arrangements, lack the sophistication that comes in later stages of artistic development. Thus, an emphasis on detailed object relationships is not characteristic of children's art in the symbolic stage.