"The two books, Creative and Mental Growth by Viktor Lowenfeld and The New Art Education by Ralph Pearson, were chosen in order to compare the contributions of two art education leaders in a specific publication of each with special reference to creative painting in the lower elementary grades. These books were selected because both deal with education through art with emphasis upon painting; for the influence, reputation, and recognition which they have had in the teaching field, for their divergent objectives, and for their value in the teaching profession. My purpose in examining these two books was twofold; to compare the contributions of each book, and to clarify my own philosophy in teaching art. In terms of this purpose I have restricted the data included in this paper to the direct contents found in the named publications"--Introduction. / Typescript. / "April 19, 1952." / "Submitted to the Graduate Council of Florida State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts under Plan II." / Advisor: Julia Schwartz, Major Professor.