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A Handbook Of Nigerian Culture

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Author : Frank Aig-Imoukhuede
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992

A Handbook Of Nigerian Culture written by Frank Aig-Imoukhuede and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Arts categories.

Nigeria Art And Culture

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Author : Emmanuel Alvin
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-11-07

Nigeria Art And Culture written by Emmanuel Alvin and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-07 with categories.

Nigeria Art and Culture, Nigeria Tradition, Nigeria Ethnic group history, Touristic information on Nigeria, in this Book you will be led a successful trip to Nigeria; Because of the great diversity of people and culture, Nigeria has distinguished herself over the centuries in the field of arts. Nigerian versatility in art is so great that it is generally felt that all African nations should view Nigeria as the principal trustee of the most durable fruits of black artistic genius. It is not precisely known when the first works of Nigerian art reached the outside world, but in 1897, following a British punitive expedition to Benin, over 2,000 Benin bronzes and ivories were shipped to England and later dispersed all over Europe and America. The oldest sculptures found in Nigeria were from the Southern Zaria and Benue areas of central Nigeria. They consist of terracotta figures and figurines made by a people who achieved a high degree of cultural sophistication. These sculptures, together with other cultural elements, have been named the Nok Culture. Evidence shows the Nok people had knowledge of iron smelting and adorned themselves with tin and stone beads, earrings, noserings and bracelets. The Nok Culture is dated between 500 B.C. and 200 A.D. The next known phase of Nigerian cultural evolution was Igbo Ukwu bronze casting. Found in the small village of Igbo-Ukwu, near Awka, the casts date from the 9th Century A.D. They first came to light in 1938 and consist of staff heads, crowns, breastplates, pendants, ornaments, anklets, wristlets and chains.About the same time the Igbo-Ukwu people were casting bronze, the ancient Ife people were also producing works in bronze, copper, and terracotta

Masterpieces Of Nigerian Art

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Author : Ekpo Eyo
language : en
Publisher: Chinazor Onianwah
Release Date : 2014-07-21

Masterpieces Of Nigerian Art written by Ekpo Eyo and has been published by Chinazor Onianwah this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-21 with Art categories.

The Federal Republic of Nigeria maintains a rich artistic legacy that is more than two thousand years old. As such, it provides some interesting counterpoints to Western art history. Nigeria's ancient Nok art, for example, predated the golden age of Greece, and the exquisite bronzes of lgbo Ukwu (9th-10th C), Ife (12th-15th C), and Benin (15th-19th C) compare favorably to European traditions. Furthermore, the art of Benin thrived under the patronage of a single, unbroken dynasty during a time when many European governments rose and fell.Yet, for many reasons, the Western world would not recognize this artistic heritage until modern times. In this volume, Ekpo Eyo explains the prirnitivist viewpoint that once dominated the Western perception of African art and recalls the efforts of certain more open-minded individuals from Nigeria's colonial past who, in their efforts to collect, preserve, and present important sculptures and other artworks, were instrumental in founding the country's first museums. Their successor, today's National Commission for Museums and Monuments, has collected many additional works from their original settings, placing them in the limelight of the world through publications and museum exhibitions, to which the author has contributed much throughout his career. Eyo therefore discusses Nigerian art in the broader context of the world's art history, arguing that the art of Nigeria is fundamentally a testament to universal human creativity. From Shrines to Showcases: Masterpieces of Nigerian Art includes examples selected from all major regions of the country, spanning the distant past to the modern age, which are to be considered amongst the greatest artistic achievements of humanity.

Creative Traditions In Nigerian Arts

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Author : Babasehinde Ademuleya
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003

Creative Traditions In Nigerian Arts written by Babasehinde Ademuleya and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Art, Nigerian categories.

Cultural Policy In Nigeria

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Author : T. A. Fasuyi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973

Cultural Policy In Nigeria written by T. A. Fasuyi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Political Science categories.

Yoruba Art And Language

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Author : Rowland Abiodun
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014-09-29

Yoruba Art And Language written by Rowland Abiodun and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-29 with Art categories.

The Yorùbá was one of the most important civilizations of sub-Saharan Africa. While the high quality and range of its artistic and material production have long been recognized, the art of the Yorùbá has been judged primarily according to the standards and principles of Western aesthetics. In this book, which merges the methods of art history, archaeology, and anthropology, Rowland Abíọ́dún offers new insights into Yorùbá art and material culture by examining them within the context of the civilization's cultural norms and values and, above all, the Yorùbá language. Abíọ́dún draws on his fluency and prodigious knowledge of Yorùbá culture and language to dramatically enrich our understanding of Yorùbá civilization and its arts. The book includes a companion website with audio clips of the Yoruba language, helping the reader better grasp the integral connection between art and language in Yoruba culture.