Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Art outline · Section B: Historical and Cultural Dimensions of Art
Content
Art schools and groups: Zaria, Nsukka and the Osogbo group, etc.
Objective
Determine the influence of Nigerian art schools and groups on the development of art.
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Nigerian artists and art educators: Aina Onabolu, Ben Enwonwu, S. I. Wangboje, Jimoh Akolo, Dele Jegede, etc.
Objective
Assess Nigerian artists in terms of their works, specialisations, techniques and styles.
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Museums, galleries and art centres.
Objective
Analyse the functions of museums, galleries and art centres; evaluate their impact on the development of art and assess their roles and functions.
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Art institutions, cultural art centres and national art organisations, including the Nigerian Society for Education through Arts (NSEA), Society for Nigerian Artists (S.N.A.) and National Council for Arts and Culture (N.C.A.C.), etc.
Objective
Evaluate the contributions of art institutions, cultural art centres and national art organisations to the development of art; assess their roles and functions.
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Major Nigerian festivals: Argungu Fishing Festival, Eyo, Egungun, Iri-ji (New Yam), Durbar, Igue, Ekpo and Odo, etc.
Objective
Examine the characteristics of major Nigerian art and cultural festivals.
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