Typological Examination of Drawing in Nigerian Art

Abstract

Drawing which predate all other forms of art and verbal language is the focus of this paper. Despite its effectiveness in communication, it has remained rarely analyzed. The study is a typological examination of drawing in Nigerian art. It traces the general history of drawing from pre-historic period to the contemporary times. It further discusses the usage and significance of drawing and examines the various drawing typologies using contemporary Nigerian artistic sphere as a case study. The study is based on direct field investigation and bibliographical data collection from studios, galleries and libraries. Significantly, the study reveals the efficacy of drawing in communication particularly in Nigeria.

DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2014.v3n6p89