The Creation and Uses of Letters and Forms in Graphic Illustration

Abstract

When art was first introduced to Africa and to Nigeria in particular by the missionaries, it never came as a surprise going by the advantages of this profession in the development of the European civilization. The  acceptance of art in Nigeria most especially in schools never got the highest regard particularly among  parents. This is probably because its long run advantages were not clearly spelt out to the society at inception. As a result of this however, the art profession suffered numerous setbacks as few talented people are  presently found embracing its popularity after many years of neglect. The Fundamentals of Art is rather cheap in formation, but remains the basics which any artist will evidently depend on to realise a successful art  career. Many Studios, Workshops and other centres of apprenticeship, have introduced without delay this  basic fundamentals knowing and foreseeing its future advantages in making the next successful art designer,  graphic designer, ceramist, painter, sculptor, fashion designer and textiles designer, interior decorator,  exterior decorator and many more. Creativity is part of creation. The art to the artists remains a function to be researched before execution, and once successfully realised, it becomes a piece to be adorned and ever  cherished.

Key Words: Creativity, Schools, Fundamentals, Development, Professionalism, Civilization