Abstract:
The first chapter introduces the reader to the preliminaries of this dissertation through background account, statement of problem,research objectives, research scope, limitations,research methodology and literature review.In chapter two is a sketchy biography of Chike Aniako's formative years, educational experiences and academic career. In chapter three, his formal art features are examined paying special attention from the 1970s, through the 1980s to the 1990s. The writings of Chike Aniako' are treated under his scholarly articles and poems providing: an insight into the subjects and the manner of handling. While the structure, content and tene are identified in chapter four. Chapter five interprets and evaluates the data on Chike Aniako's art, poetry and writings. It went as far as tracing his sources of design inspiration. A sub-chapter. Redefining History is added under this chapter, here Chike Aniako's bold statement on the Zaria Art society is examined and the Nsukka Art school history re-examined. Chapter six concludes the research: by summarizing the overall findings of the project.
