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SS1 Visual Art

Historical foundation of nigerian arts (200BC to 1900AD)

Overview

Mention and describe artworks of ancient Nigerian art cultures; Identify the names, media and styles of known Nigerian ancient artworks; Identify the locations of these major art cultures; State the context of the production of these artworks; Identify the characteristic features unique to these ancient artworks.

What you'll learn
  • Nok Arts.
  • Igbo-Ukwu Arts
  • Ife Arts: Terra-Cotta, Bronze works, Quartz carving. Esie Soap Stone.
  • Benin Arts: Bronze works, Ivory carving.
  • Tsoede Bronze.
  • Wood carving e.g Ekpa wood carving and Ekpo mask of the Ibibios and Annangs.
  • Alok Monolith stones at Ikom L.G.A., Cross River State.