IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND CULTURAL STUDIES (RJHCS )

E-ISSN 2579-0528
P-ISSN 2695-2467
VOL. 8 NO. 1 2022

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Influence of Theories, Philosophy and Literature on the Discourse of Kalabari Otobo Masquerade Sculptures

Charles G. T. Omuaru, Ph.D

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Abstract

The use of art’s theory predates modern research and its technicalities; philosophical theories are designed to stimulate understanding of research results, and in order words justify and effectuate peoples’ emotion on art work, especially as it relates to people’s culture and the arts. It also guides arts practitioners in the art world apply those principles underlining the theories. Hence, this research: The influence of theories, philosophy and literature on the discourse of kalabari Otobo Masquerade Sculptures, examines some of the philosophies and theories that stimulate and guide the studio exploration on kalabari Otobo masquerade headpieces in bronze production. The paper therefore discusses the various theories adopted in the study, analyese their relatedness, as well as the literature and conceptual framework. The result, having analysed the data qualitatively shows that, different form of art theories are adopted to guide the research, each of these theories have their theoretical and philosophical assumptions and perception and interpretation of the arts which clearly fit into the study. Despite the facts that, these theories have attracted lots of criticism and reservations, their usages are apt and espouse the essence of the research. Conversely, the study recommends that, students of art history, studio artists, and other ethnographic scholars should adopt relevant literature and theories to posit their theses on its value and credence for acceptance

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