A history of art education in Trinidad, 1851-1968
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1969
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This study sought to: (a) trace the historical development of art education in Trinidad from 1851 to 1968, taking cognizance of the rich cultural heritage of the island; (b) describe the attempts to develop a unique and indigenous form of art expression in Trinidad; and (c) note the effects on this development of the relevant sociological factors, including the physical environment, as well as the social, economic, and political trends in the country. Data were collected from 1) documentary research; 2) interviews with private individuals, alumni of schools, graduates, teachers, principals, inspectors, officials of the Ministry of Education and Culture, officers and members of the Trinidad Art Society, librarians, and artists; and 3) visits to schools. It was found that Trinidad had developed a form of art instruction that was producing a creative and indigenous art. Art instruction had followed the pattern of evolution found in many countries --from pencil and slate drawings to the formal use of colour, to increasingly free expression employing larger surfaces, and a variety of media and techniques