http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/159 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:16:40 GMT 2026-09-02T18:16:40Z http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9035 Creative Professionalism and Didactic Functionalism: Sculpture Gardens of Selected Tertiary Art Institutions in Southeastern Nigeria Osita, Williams A. The study sees sculpture garden as an important phenomenon in the history and development of artistic creation not only in Southeastern Nigeria but also in the entire country. Sculpture gardens are also considered as places devoted to the display of sculptural works created in different media; ranging from stone, metal, fibre, cement or found objects like junk in the private or public places. Sculpture gardens are significant tourist attractions and sources of inspiration and motivation to the public, and particularly to artists and students within and outside Southeastern Nigeria. Other relevant issues on sculpture gardens are further highlighted in the introduction to the study, followed by methodological processes. Review of related literature is effectively carried out. Sculpture gardens in the Southeastern institutions are brought into focus with emphasis on historical development. Sculpture materials are extensively discussed along with various sculpture gardens in the Southeastern tertiary institutions. Sculpture gardens and functions constitute a significant part of the study, because of the important roles they play in the lives of individuals and communities. This is followed by formalistic significance of Southeastern Nigeria Sculpture gardens with emphasis on their formalistic characters. Conclusively, there is a high level of creative professionalism in the works displayed in the various sculpture gardens. Again, these sculptures increase the didactic functionalism that improves the quality of teaching and learning among the students and staff in the various tertiary institutions. It is recommended that Fine Arts departments of tertiary institutions should take the business of sculpture gardens seriously, since they are arenas not only for the display of creative professionalism, but also for achieving didactic functionalism, among others. Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9035 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9034 Art Galleries as Arbiters of Collectors’ Taste: A Study on Signature Beyond, Lagos Ike, Chiemezie Gerald With Signature Beyond being our focus case of study, there is no doubt that the most appropriate method of our data interpretation and analysis tend more towards a historical approach in research, although, with a degree of overlap on stylistic, functional and technical methods. With that said to had been adopted; we proceeded to exploring field trips to Signature Beyond, Lagos, as our primary data source, exploring the in-depth, one-on-one interview method of data collection, backing it up with archival evidence. Mr. Akah Rahman, the director and owner of Signature Beyond, and the host of other staff members whose opinions were relevant, were engaged in discursive investigations as to how well Signature has been doing in Nigeria; the tone and texture of its association with Nigerian artist; and to what extent Signature Beyond has been able to either distinguished itself as part of the cure or committed itself as part of the disease stated as research questions in chapter one, to which this project is set to provide answer. We have also embarked on gallery visits to Signature Beyond, Lagos and other galleries such as: Quintessence Gallery, The Hour Glass Gallery, Arthouse Contemporary Ltd, Mydrim Galleries Limited, and numerous other newer galleries situated in various locations within Lagos; to garner relevant information based on participant observation of the realities of gallery situations, as relevant to answering research questions raised in the statement of problem, as could be seen in various chapter of this project. We have introduced the use of archival images through photography, and a video documentary to further enrich this investigative study, and to evaluate the significance of this project. As part of exploring the secondary data collection method, we headed to Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, the Fine and Applied Arts Departmental Library; as well as consulting several books in private collections, for additional data collection on art galleries, art collectors, art, artists and art practice in Nigeria. With the implied code of conduct and ethics said to guide effective art practice and promote balance and synergy in the symbiotic associations of all parties concerned within the art world, this project has done justice to the reconciling factors between professional art intermediaries such as art galleries, and professional artistic practice in Nigeria, as could be observed enumerated in chapter one, as part of the research questions that necessitates the need for the project. Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9034 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9033 Use of Images, Perception and Response in Children Advertising Eze, Mariagoretti Chinenye Advertising strategies addresses the emotions of its target audience with seductive images and appeals for the sales of advertised products. Adults may have the ability of selecting those that best correspond to their real needs. However, the same does not apply to children because children are more receptive to these persuasive commercial appeals. The purpose of this study is to survey how the use of images affects the perception and response in children advertising. This was done by investigating the literature on these aspects. There is universality of applicability of a specific medium (television) as the best in reaching out to children. That is to say, if a particular medium is found to be applicable to Europe, it must not be assumed that the same is also applicable to the Nigerian audience. This study examined perception, motivational factors and other significant factors that impact consumer behaviour. This study provided the aspects that influence consumer behaviour, brand preference and what triggers off perceptual stimuli in children advertising. This was done by analyzing ads targeted at children. The study has also come to a conclusion that use of images in outdoor advertisement appealed to children to a large extent and influenced their preference for a product because good advertisement has the power to make the target audience notice and buy the product or act on the advertisement. This even works better for children given that they recall experience each time they have contact with ad. Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9033 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9032 Exploration of Fabric and Paper Collage as an Idiolect in Painting Chime, Uchenna Martins Collage painting technique over the years has been one of the most remarkable and significant style of painting in art. However, various artists have explored fabric and paper collage in many productive ways. The project therefore experimented on fabric and paper collage beyond the formal and symbolic essence. Furthermore, this project explored different ways the principles and elements of design inherent in the materiality of fabric and paper, in terms of texture, colour, variety, flexibility, pliability and tactile quality could provide seamless artistic possibilities and artistically exploited to overcome design challenge, since there is no limit to creative ideologies. Chapter one covers the background of the research while chapter two reviewed various literature and art works that are relevant to paper and fabric collage. Chapter three embodied pre-studio research and studio processes while chapter four explains the mediumistic analysis and hermeneutical discussion where the works of art were discussed in details in terms of texture, pattern, variety, form and content. Chapter five concludes the report. Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9032 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z