Empirical Research in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology

In 1971, Goodman announced his intention to retire from Project Zero. He told Gardner and Perkins that they could direct the project--quipping, in characteristic fashion, "that means you can raise the money from now on." During the following decade, Gardner, Perkins, and a small group of researchers focused their attention principally on empirical work in the area of cognitive psychology, with a continuing emphasis on artistic issues. An informal division of labor took place, with Gardner and colleagues focusing primarily on developmental issues and children, while Perkins and colleagues worked primarily with adult artists (and other adult populations). Results of this work can be found in many books and articles, and a number of collections, including The Arts and Cognition (Perkins & Leondar, 1977) and Art, Mind, and Education (Gardner & Perkins, 1989).