Mamvuto, Attwell (2013) Visual Expression among Contemporary Artists: Implications for Art Education. PhD thesis, University of Zimbabwe.
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Abstract
Zimbabwean art, particularly stone sculpture, has an international acclaim. While contemporary stone sculpture ideally emerged in the 1950s with the advent of Frank Mc Ewen, it has reached many European and Asian countries as well as the Americas. Since then Zimbabwean art has evolved taking other dimensions and new art genres have subsequently emerged. This study sought to interrogate visual expression among Zimbabwean contemporary artists with the aim of proposing curricula reforms in art education reflective of such contemporary practice. The study used a hermeneutic ethnographic design to collect data from purposively sampled artists, art lecturers and art teachers. Contemporary artists were interviewed and observed as they worked in their ateliers. The observations made were complemented by analyses of some of their artworks that epitomised contemporary practice. Focus group discussions were held with art lecturers to ascertain the status and infusion of contemporary art in college curricula. Data on infusion of contemporary art were also sought from secondary school art teachers and analysis of curricula documents at primary, secondary and college levels. Contemporary Zimbabwean art was found to be significantly Westernised through syncretism. Influence was noted in artistic approaches, sources of inspiration, iconography and the use of non-indigenous media. The artists have adopted installations and performances that were not traditionally in the realm of African art.
| Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | JHI Africa |
| Date Deposited: | 27 May 2016 06:30 |
| Last Modified: | 27 May 2016 06:30 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/350 |
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