Department of Fine and Applied Art

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    A Review of the Art Exhibition to Commemorate the Celebration of University of Jos at 40
    (International Journal of Innovative Language, Literature & Art Studies, 2016-01) Jacob Enemona Onoja; Ephraim Dankyes; Gukas H. Joel Ph.D; Datiri Yohanna Chumang Ph.D; John Oyedemi Joshua Ph.D
    Art exhibition is collection and display of art works for public engagements and dialogues. The exhibits and memoirs here presented represent the thoughts, inspiration and the artists’ reaction to societal issues. The analysis of the paintings, and ceramics exhibited bear the imprint of astute scholars of art in the University of Jos, Nigeria. The dexterity of the artists and how they manipulated various media of expression to create aesthetically pleasing compositions is winsome. The article is multifaceted, dealing with various issues and concludes with recommendation of periodic exhibitions for institution offering art based courses and the need to develop entrepreneurial skills.
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    AN ANALYTICAL CONTEMPLATION OF THE MEANING OF SOME SELECTED SCULPTURES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF JOS BUILT ENVIRONMENT.
    (University Of Jos Fine And Applied Arts Journal, 2019) ONOJA, J. E.; KUTSHAK, C. I.; SHA, N.
    Visual arts pieces, especially sculpture, have various purposes ranging from aesthetics, to nonaesthetic functions, usually assigned either didactic and other assigned purposes by the artist or commissioning patrons. In traditional African societies, art can transcend from art for art sake to more specific functions; similarly, in contemporary or modern art practices, artworks are created to serve certain functions like education, immortalization, commemoration and for landmark purposes which all form part of our collective cultural heritage. This paper is an analysis of the various sculptural pieces dotting the landmark of the University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State - Nigeria. Hence, the discourse is on the artists that created the works vis-a-vis the patrons, functions and projections for the future on productions of sculptures in the built environment in adding aesthetics while serving other functions. The works were purposively used in the collection of data for the study, while in-depth interview approach was used to understand the interpretative nuances of all the parties involved in the production of the works. The paper concludes by drawing inferences from the works cited and advances recommendations for future studies of other visual arts pieces on campus and the built environment.
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    Landscapes and More 5 the Therapy
    (Diadem Art Gallery, Jos – Nigeria., 2021-12-04) Onoja, Jacob Enemona
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    Landscapes And More III Odyssey of a Landscape Artist
    (2019-12) Onoja, Jacob Enemona
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    Landscapes And More IV Memoirs Of My Studio Practice And The Joy Of The Lockdown Season
    (Diadem Art Gallery, Jos – Nigeria, 2020-11) Onoja, Jacob Enemona
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    THE ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF CONTEXT IN ART
    (University Of Jos Fine And Applied Arts Journal, 2020) ADEWUMI, C. K., KUNDE, T. M
    Often, artworks are considered in line with their physical properties alone; neglecting other vital elements, which holistically makes the art piece what it is. It is for this reason that this paper sets out to re-examine and re-emphasise the need for the consideration of the context in artistic evaluation. The paper's argument is however based on the submissions of Grigoriev (2005), who highlighted the shortcomings of the empiricist's approach to art consideration in his paper titled Living Art, Defining Value: Artworks and Mere Real Things. Therefore, it is in line with Danto's idea on the contextual consideration of art, that this paper offers its opinions. The paper concludes on the note that, to put art in context is to view the art from several possible angles, all in a bid to achieve a clearer understanding of the factors that make the work what it is.
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    The Sad State Of Art in Nigerian Primary Schools: Focus On the Class Teacher
    (International Journal of Innovative Language, Literature & Art Studies, 2017-04) DATIRI, Y.C; YUSUPH, R.D; MOMOT, D.M
    This paper sees the teacher as central in causing the undesirable damage currently facing art in Nigeria today. The teacher is seen as one who can either make or mare the chances of the potential artist. The paper highlights that the teacher becomes the problem to art when he is poorly trained and has no subject content to offer, when he is poorly motivated or when he is poor monitored even when he is well trained. The paper concludes by way of suggestions that if the desired image and lost glory of art enjoyed in the past must be redeemed, deliberate actions must be taken to recruit the idle caliber of teachers who possess the requisite qualification to handle the teaching of art in the primary schools, as this is very crucial in these formative stages of the child. It also recommends that; the teacher who champions the development of individuals deserves every encouragement and motivation to keep him going. Relevant authorities should on their part ensure that the teacher is closely monitored if the best is expected from him.
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    Visual Arts Efforts in Peace and Conflict Resolution: A Review of Selected Exhibits
    (International Journal of Innovative Language, Literature & Art Studies, 2016-09) Audit, family physicians
    ABSTRACT The concept of peace is a universal quest in the hearts of many people. Individuals and corporate organizations and the world as a whole, tend to strive for peaceful co-existence among each other, in the face of mounting crises in the society, hence, the place of visual arts in social commentary cannot be overemphasized. Artists have created works which serve as statements on certain crises situations, wars and ravaging famine, as a result of conflicts (ethnic and religious), and outrage to certain social, economic or political manipulations. The potency of visual arts in propagating peace issues in the society cannot be overemphasised. In this article, which is an ongoing Ph.D. research, an attempt is made at reviewing some exhibits that deal with peace and conflict resolution, commentaries by artists to advance the art of painting and sculpture in the interdisciplinary approach to peacebuilding. The paper concludes by drawing inferences from the exhibits reviewed and calling on the relevant people and agencies to encourage more exhibits in public spaces for better understanding. Key words: Visual arts, peace, conflict resolution, exhibits