Abstract:
The main objective of this thesis was to document public sculptural art works in Kumasi in
Ghana for posterity. A descriptive research method of qualitative approach was employed to
compile, analyze, interpret and discuss the findings. Histories behind individual art works
that were hidden or getting lost due to unawareness and generational gap were unpacked and
documented. Art forms such as sculptures which were made to represent the oratory of the
people were found at strategic locations such as the Okomfo Anokye roundabout in Kumasi.
These public sculptural art forms represent past records and events, however only few people
in the Ashanti Region could associate their history with the art form that represent them. It
was also observed that there seem to be a disconnect between art historians and artists –
collaboration in the promotions and preservation of art is an issue. It is recommended that
historians and artists should not see themselves as different people but should work together
to promote and preserve art in Ghana. Also, educators at the various tourist centres in the
region should use artefacts in telling the history of the Asantes and other stories to tourists.
Description:
A thesis in the Department of Music Education,
School of Creative Arts, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies,
University of Education, Winneba
in partial fulfilment of the requirements
for award of the Master of Philosophy in Arts and Culture degree.
AUGUST, 2017
