Contextual Analysis of the Works of Four selected Contemporary African Artists

  • Tolulope Oladimeji Sobowale Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ibogun Campus, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Adebayo Abiodun Adeloye Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Peter Oluwagbenga Odewole Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Benjamin Eni-Itan F. Afolabi Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Kehinde Adepegba Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu, Nigeria
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58709/niujhu.v8i2.1664

Abstract

The study is focused on four purposively selected contemporary African artists and their works. Their selection is inspired by the expressive content embedded in their selected works. Primary and secondary method was used in data collection and the data obtained is analyzed using descriptive approach. While historical analysis including biographical, formal, and contextual analytical methods is employed in bring to fore the contributions of their artworks in ensuring peoples wellbeing in the society.


Keywords: Contemporary, African Artists, Expressive Context, Painting, Metal Sculpture.

Published
2023-06-30
How to Cite
SOBOWALE, Tolulope Oladimeji et al. Contextual Analysis of the Works of Four selected Contemporary African Artists. NIU Journal of Humanities, [S.l.], v. 8, n. 2, p. 159-167, june 2023. ISSN 3007-1712. Available at: <https://www.niujournals.ac.ug/ojs/index.php/niuhums/article/view/1664>. Date accessed: 06 apr. 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.58709/niujhu.v8i2.1664.
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Issue
Vol 8 No 2 (2023): NIU Journal of Humanities, Vol. 8 No. 2, June 2023
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Articles