PLAY SCULPTURE: FORM DEVELOPMENT DERIVED FROM AFRICAN FOLKLORE
PLAY SCULPTURE: FORM DEVELOPMENT DERIVED FROM AFRICAN FOLKLORE
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1988-12
Authors
ADEDOYIN, AYODEJI OGUNDIPE
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Titles Play Sculpture - Form Development Derived from
African Folklore, Masters of Fine Arts in
Sculpture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
Nigeria, November, 1988; 119 Pages, 2 Tables,
25 Plates and 7 Figures.
The most commonly found play structures in Nigeria
are too monotonous and stereotyped, with little or
nothing new to challenge the child. There is a need for
the development of new and varied types of sculptural,
play forms that will both challenge the child's
imagination as well as enhance the child's learning.
This study utilized primary and secondary sources
of information. This includes a review of related
literature. Some available works in Nigeria were
photographed and also reviewed. This project is an
exploration as well as the experimentation of creature
play facilities and the documentation of children's
reactions on sculptural forms. With such play sculptures
designed in this research a child's experience is
expected to become richer and more exciting. In the
pilot study of studio experiments, play forms adapted
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from African folklore themes were developed. One of
the sculptures was finally erected in the Ahmadu Bello
University Staff School and other issues associated
with structural problems and construction were noted.
When the construction were completed children were
allowed to play on the sculpture and their reactions
were closely observed.
This study has proposed several suggestions as
follows that;
1. Various sculptors should attempt to develop play
sculpture based on his/her individual uniqueness
and expressiveness.
2. Further, exploration on how play sculptures could
be derived from African folklores should also be
carried out.
3. The Government and Schools Authorities should
invest in making children's play facilities more
exciting for the children, especially through play
sculptures.
4. Seminars and Symposia are necessary forums where
this topic would be discussed to educate the larger
society.
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5. Town planners, architects and artists should come
together to discuss the importance of play
sculptures in the environment since each has a
role to play in its effective utility.
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Description
Being a research project report submitted to the
Postgraduate School, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Nigeria, in partial fulfilment of the requirement
of the degree of Masters of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in
Sculpture.
Keywords
PLAY SCULPTURE, DEVELOPMENT DERIVED, AFRICAN, FOLKLORE