ABSTRACTThe study focuses on the development in terms of the design, form and content of Campus Gist magazine of the University of Port Harcourt to serve as a model campus magazine. The need for information sharing and dissemination in an educated community such as the University of Port Harcourt brings about the need to provide a unique platform that will circulate properly within the environment. The review of literature for the study revealed that magazines play important roles in the...
ABSTRACTNigeria is experiencing technical economic recession which has led to mass unemployment. As such, this study was conducted to assess the batik technique and how it can be applied in the process of bag making as a means of self sustenance. Batik which is regarded as a versatile medium for artists offers immense possibilities as the patterns are applied by actual drawing rather than by weaving with thread to create colourful and more elaborate designs with complex images. This has accor...
ABSTRACTThis study was conducted to assess the application of batik and printed fabric in the process of interior decoration. Batik, popularly known as Adire is composed of the culture, the way of life, and distinct local art and represents one of the many ways of designing textile by dyeing. Printed fabric which is known as Ankara is another art of fabric production by printing different bold, colourful tribal-like motifs and patterns on textile through various dyeing techniques. The pr...
ABSTRACTEzeagu is among the tribe that produces art in Enugu State. Most of them are now Christanions, yet the old traditions still have a powerful influence in the life of Ezeagu people. It is better for one to trace the history of his people and pass it on to the younger ones.The Art of Ezeagu people suffered much humiliation and neglect at the advent of western civilization. The effect was felt more on the sculpture which comprised carving and molding. Such an event will deny generati...
ABSTRACTThis study examines the Oba of Benin Royal Ugie ivie festival, which is an annual religious and cultural event celebrated by the Benin speaking people of Edo State, Nigeria. As a communal and spiritual activity, the Oba and people of Benin kingdom mark the Ugie festivals with Musical and dance performances. Within this context, the study adopts the historical and participant approaches as its method of contending that some events during the Oba of Benin Royal Ugie festival ceremonies ...