Before now, most studies of Nigerian traditional arts were recognized as part of a larger study, mainly in the form of antique review of the arts and culture of Africa. That Nigeria possesses her own traditional art forms and styles has been established even though she shares with the rest of Africa an art heritage with identifiable characteristics in such important concepts as motivations, purposes and functions as well as visual and aesthetic interests.
Introduction
The magnitude and importance of Nigerian arts was not made manifest internationally until after the 2nd world war when logical and methodical study was introduced by Europeans and American scholars. In Nigeria, crafts are obviously incorporated with the way of life of the people and their spiritual philosophy. They are also being used in promoting and preserving tourism. Craft in Nigeria can be grouped into brass and iron work, pottery and ceramics, craft, bronze, jewellery, tie and die, textile, calabash decoration, ivory, fiber, leather works, wood works, tie and die.
Before now, most studies of Nigerian traditional arts were recognized as part of a larger study, mainly in the form of antique review of the arts and culture of Africa. That Nigeria possesses her own traditional art forms and styles has been established even though she shares with the rest of Africa an art heritage with identifiable characteristics in such important concepts as motivations, purposes and functions as well as visual and aesthetic interests.
Before now, most studies of Nigerian traditional arts were recognized as part of a larger study, mainly in the form of antique review of the arts and culture of Africa. That Nigeria possesses her own traditional art forms and styles has been established even though she shares with the rest of Africa an art heritage with identifiable characteristics in such important concepts as motivations, purposes and functions as well as visual and aesthetic interests.
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