A FUSION OF OLELE DANCE FORMS IN PAINTING
A FUSION OF OLELE DANCE FORMS IN PAINTING
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2012-12
Authors
USMAN, ODUFU
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Abstract
The research was experimentally done to make an exposition of Olele dance by
translating Olele rhythmic dance movements into forms in painting. The inspiration taken
from Olele dance, an aspect of Igala ethnic culture enabled the researcher to create
illusion of Olele dance movements within the forms. The problem of the study was to
make an exposition of the Olele dance in a painterly form. Literature and works that were
relevant to this study were reviewed and the methodology was studio based. The data
which consisted of photographs and sketches were transformed into paintings under two
main stages, exploratory and developmental stages. The developmental stage was further
divided into partial fusion and total fusion based on set objectives. The study revealed
that motion can be created on the picture plane by the arrangement of compositional
elements. It also revealed that the dissolution of forms performing the Olele dance
brought about a new vista of expression. It was recommended that government should reintroduce
indigenous cultural dance in school curriculum to stimulate creativity in
students.
Description
A THESIS SUBMITTED TO POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, AHMADU BELLO
UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE
AWARD OF MASTERS OF FINE ARTS DEGREE IN PAINTING
DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA.
Keywords
FUSION,, OLELE,, DANCE,, FORMS,, PAINTING.