Title: A CHRONICLE OF THE EMERGENCE OF MODERN NIGERIAN ART

Authors:
Ngwu, Livinus Kenechi

Abstract: Abstract The divergent views being held by most art historians concerning the emergence of modern Nigerian art have been very worrisome. This disharmony if not meticulously handled would throw posterity into an unwarranted dilemma. This paper seeks to unravel chronologically all the important art activities that form the genesis of modern Nigerian art. This will demystify the contradicting propositions and help establish a reliable authentic view with regard to the forerunners. Previously published materials concerning this issue were consulted and critical comparative analysis was carried out. The result is a logical chronological revelation of all the pioneers' contributions and a convincing resolution of who first handled the baton in the relay race of modern Nigerian art formation and who he handed it over to.

Publication Date: 2016-06-14