1. Lagos and Its Representation in Visual Arts.
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Onipede, Akinwale
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MODERNITY , *WORKS of art in art , *CREATIVE ability - Abstract
The article focuses on the city of Lagos in West Africa and its significance in human development and modernity. It discusses how Lagos has been a hub of economic, political, and artistic activities for centuries, and how it has inspired artistic production by various creative minds. It examines the works of contemporary visual artists who has depicted Lagos in their artworks, analyzing paintings, sculptures, and drawings that represent the physical aspects and realities of the city and highlights the historical, geographical, cultural, and cosmopolitan nature of Lagos, as well as the challenges and joys of living in the city.
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- 2023
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