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Nigerian art is an important part of Nigeria culture. Art in Nigeria has been important for more than 2000 years. As multi-ethnicity exists in Nigeria, art of Nigeria is influenced by many tribes and ethnic groups.
Nigerian art comprises of ivory carving, grass weaving, wood carving, leather and calabash. Pottery, painting, clothe weaving and glass and metal works are other important forms of Nigerian art. Nigeria as a country has got great diversity. These are the traditional arts and they are practiced still. However in the present days, art not only includes sculptures, paintings and masks, but a lot more. As a matter of fact, the Nigerian Art has maintained its heritage.
Nigerian people have also explored their abilities in visual art, which has always remained a part of Nigeria's cultural tradition. Traditional as well as contemporary forms of visual art were practiced in Nigeria. Visual art is based on aesthetic objects, which can be either static, dynamic, temporary or even permanent and is best appreciated visually. Nigerian art is indeed versatile as it incorporates lots of varieties and types of art.
Music is another important Art of Nigeria. Popular music includes highlife, afrosoul, fuji, afrobeat, juju, apala, gospel, sakara, reggae, jazz, hip hop and a lot more. The most musical important instruments are percussion and string instruments. Art in Nigeria includes the Nigerian literature. Literature typically followed an oral tradition in Nigeria, like it did in other parts of Africa. However presently Nigerian literature has gained wide popularity not only within the country, but internationally.
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