PLAY SCULPTURE: FORM DEVELOPMENT DERIVED FROM AFRICAN FOLKLORE

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dc.contributor.authorADEDOYIN, AYODEJI OGUNDIPE
dc.date.accessioned2014-02-07T10:47:12Z
dc.date.available2014-02-07T10:47:12Z
dc.date.issued1988-12
dc.descriptionBeing 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.en_US
dc.description.abstractTitles 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 viii 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. ix 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. xen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://kubanni.abu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/656
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectPLAY SCULPTUREen_US
dc.subjectDEVELOPMENT DERIVEDen_US
dc.subjectAFRICANen_US
dc.subjectFOLKLOREen_US
dc.titlePLAY SCULPTURE: FORM DEVELOPMENT DERIVED FROM AFRICAN FOLKLOREen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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