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The role of images in historical illumination: the Ppobo example
Abstract
This paper examines the role of images in historical illumination. Specifically, it
focuses on art as an instrument of communication, drawing and pictures as rich
historical sources indispensable to the African historian. Using examples from
Opobo, it shows how these sources illuminate Opobo History, noting that images
are one inter-disciplinary source that enables a better explaination of historical
developments. It also posits that teachers would impact knowledge better and
students participation promoted.
Sophia: An African Journal of Philosophy Vol. 8(1) 2005:80-84
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focuses on art as an instrument of communication, drawing and pictures as rich
historical sources indispensable to the African historian. Using examples from
Opobo, it shows how these sources illuminate Opobo History, noting that images
are one inter-disciplinary source that enables a better explaination of historical
developments. It also posits that teachers would impact knowledge better and
students participation promoted.
Sophia: An African Journal of Philosophy Vol. 8(1) 2005:80-84
Keywords:
Keywords:
