Aesthetics and philosophical bedrocks of sculptures

Abstract

This study examined the Aesthetics and Philosophical Bedrocks of Sculptures among the Peki of Ghana. The study is qualitative and employed visual analysis and descriptive statistics. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to select informants from the overall population of 2043. The researcher employed semi- structured interview and non-participant observation to collect data for processing into empirical information. The study revealed that, there are many sculptures available in Peki that are not well understood by majority of the people from or living in Peki. These sculptures have several aspects of beauties supported by theories including emotionalism, imitationalism, formalism and functionalism. However, since these sculptures play important roles in the life of the people, the researcher recommends that, the aesthetics and philosophical bedrocks of these sculptures are communicated to all viewers through several channels, including the involvement of sculptors and other artists in embracing festival celebrations. This will help to communicate the beauties and philosophies underpinning the sculptures and hence improve upon restoration of damaged sculpture works.