Abstract:
This study examined the Aesthetics and Philosophical Bedrocks of Sculptures among
the Peki of Ghana. The study is qualitative and employed visual analysis and
descriptive statistics. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to
select informants from the overall population of 2043. The researcher employed semi-
structured interview and non-participant observation to collect data for processing into
empirical information. The study revealed that, there are many sculptures available in
Peki that are not well understood by majority of the people from or living in Peki.
These sculptures have several aspects of beauties supported by theories including
emotionalism, imitationalism, formalism and functionalism. However, since these
sculptures play important roles in the life of the people, the researcher recommends
that, the aesthetics and philosophical bedrocks of these sculptures are communicated
to all viewers through several channels, including the involvement of sculptors and
other artists in embracing festival celebrations. This will help to communicate the
beauties and philosophies underpinning the sculptures and hence improve upon
restoration of damaged sculpture works.
Description:
A Thesis in the Department of Art
Education, School of Creative Arts, submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies, in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of degree of
Master of Philosophy
(Art Education)
in the University of Education, Winneba
