American Journal of Art and Design

Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019

  • Female Representations in Byzantine Art of Kosova

    Vlora Kosumi Ismaili

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 41-47
    Received: 28 August 2019
    Accepted: 7 October 2019
    Published: 29 October 2019
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    Abstract: The article addresses the issue of female appearance in the fresco painting from the Byzantine era on the territory of Kosova and aims at disclosure of the methodological approach towards construction of appropriate means for depiction of feminine attributes such are: facial expression, corporal energy, fashion, charm, elegance, grace and physical ... Show More
  • A Study of the Interior Furniture and Decorative Motifs of Acheamenid and Sassanid

    Ladan Abouali, Jianlin Ni, Jake Kaner

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 48-57
    Received: 13 October 2019
    Accepted: 1 November 2019
    Published: 14 November 2019
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    Abstract: This study reviews two types of Persian interior furniture; court furniture such as chairs and beds, also known as thrones and Persian rugs, through an examination of taxonomy; their general types, structure, and decorative patterns, which were used in two important Pre-Islamic era in Iran; Achaemenid (530-330 B. C.) and Sassanid (224 to 651 A. D.)... Show More
  • An Examination of the Production Processes of Brass Casting Among the Asantes: The Case of Krofofrom in Ashanti Region of Ghana

    Oppong Christopher Effah, Hughes Ofori Dompreh, Eric Appau Asante, Samuel Baah Kissi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 58-67
    Received: 25 July 2019
    Accepted: 22 October 2019
    Published: 15 November 2019
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    Abstract: Brass casting in Krofofrom is well known and unique; this is because it embodies a lot of history and the cultural heritage of the people of Krofofrom, which is portrayed in visual art forms. The purpose of this study was to examine the production processes employed during brass casting. This is because the current generation is losing in the ancie... Show More
  • Effects of 2010 Educational and Curriculum Reforms on Senior High School Textile Training in Ghana

    Johnson Kofi Kassah, Godwin Gbadagba, Vida Adzo Amegbanu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 68-72
    Received: 31 October 2019
    Accepted: 27 November 2019
    Published: 6 December 2019
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    Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Ghana’s 2010 educational/ curriculum reform on senior high school textile training. The study employed descriptive survey design. The sample size for the study was 22 (16 textile teachers, & 6 HoDs of visual arts department). The research instruments used for the study were semi-structured int... Show More
  • Factors Influencing the Preference of Graphic Design as a Visual Art Subject in Second Cycle and Tertiary Educational Institutions in Ghana

    Gbadegbe Richard Selase, Quashie Mawuli, Amewu Joseph, Kofi Sarfo

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 73-79
    Received: 28 November 2019
    Accepted: 12 December 2019
    Published: 24 December 2019
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    Abstract: Visual Art Education in Ghana and the world over has been structured to give a holistic training to the student with emphasis on hands on practical skills acquisition. It focuses on creativity and innovativeness towards the production of high quality artefacts to fulfill societal needs. It is line with this mandate that the Visual Art curriculum ha... Show More