An Examination of Non-Conventional Materials in Post-modern Nigerian Paintings
An Examination of Non-Conventional Materials in Post-modern Nigerian Paintings
Author(s): Abodunrin Johnson AdelaniSubject(s): Cultural history, Visual Arts, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Present Times (2010 - today), History of Art
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Post-modern Nigerian Paintings; Non-conventional Art Materials; Burnt plastic and oil on board; Acrylic and oil on canvas; Gramophone record plates;
Summary/Abstract: Postmodernism is a late 20th century style and concept in arts, architecture, and criticism, which represents a departure from modernism and is characterised by the self-conscious use of earlier styles and conventions, mixing different artistic styles and media, and a general distrust of theories. The use of materials for painting in postmodern Nigeria has become so explosive that the direction is no longer comprehensible; this has made this study expedient. Mixed media in painting is a concept that was developed in the 20th century when postmodern artists began to twist the traditional rules and is associated with each medium being used together.
Journal: The Polish Journal of the Arts and Culture. New Series
- Issue Year: 13/2021
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 201-212
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English
