Sharon Stars International SchoolCCA WEEK 1
MEANING OF ART
Art is a broad term that refers to the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, often through visual forms like painting, sculpture, photography, or installations. It can also include music, dance, literature, theater, and other forms of creative expression.
HISTORY OF ART
As far back as the Stone Age, after the tribal groups went hunting, fishing and farming, they described their labour and life on rocks, carving totemic signs that became hieroglyphs, in order to convey the scenes of labour activities to their tribesmen. This is the origin of painting that marked the birth of primitive art. To celebrate the harvest of farming, hunting or fishing, the primitive tribesmen gathered together, cheering and singing, stomping and stamping to show their happiness. This is the prototype of dancing and singing, In their study, art historians conclude that art originated from human labour and life;
NIGERIAN ART
Nigerian art boasts a rich history, originating with the prehistoric Nok culture's terracotta sculptures (500 BC-200 AD) and evolving through sophisticated ancient traditions like the naturalistic Ife bronzes and the elaborate Benin bronzes. These ancient styles influenced later generations, forming the basis for the contemporary art movement that flourished after Nigeria's independence, driven by Western-trained artists who continue to blend traditional and modern techniques to create dynamic new expressions within the nation's diverse cultural landscape.
TYPES OF ART
Types of art can be broadly categorized as Visual Arts (painting, sculpture, photography, architecture) Performing Arts (dance, theatre, music), Literary Arts (poetry, novels, essays). Within these categories are specific mediums and forms, such as film, digital art, conceptual art, and even decorative crafts, that represent the diverse ways humans express creativity and Applied Arts: Art forms that serve a practical graphicpurpose, such as design, fashion design, and interior design.