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Aesthetic, Communicative and Symbolic Representation of the Philosophical Underpinnings of Akan (Akwapem) Proverbs

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

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Title Aesthetic, Communicative and Symbolic Representation of the Philosophical Underpinnings of Akan (Akwapem) Proverbs
 
Creator KQUOFI, STEVE
SARBAH, GEORGE TETTEH
Arthur, Nana Ama Pokua
 
Subject Cultural Studies
Akwapem, aesthetics, philosophical, proverbs, symbolic communication
Proverbs and Symbolism
 
Description Proverbs, as an integral part of African art and culture, are imbued with significant philosophical and communicative values that give meanings to their aesthetic quality as well as enhance their practical application for co-existence. The people of Akan Akuapem are blessed with unique philosophies in terms of proverbs and symbolism that seek to shape the youth and prepare them for a better future. This language of proverbs teaches, guides and, to a large extent, adorns relationships. The study employed a qualitative and visual research methodology. Symbolic communication and interactive activities were used to select 25 proverbs, which have been represented in abstract symbols. The study revealed great interests of the Akuapem youth in the philosophical underpinnings and symbolic communicative dynamics of Akwapem proverbs as the bedrock of Akan culture. In the quest to promote and preserve these opportunities on proverbs and symbolism as a tool for cultural development, there is the need to educate frequently the youth, both formally and informally, on the uses as well as the effects of these proverbs and symbols on society as a whole. 
 
Publisher Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal
 
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Date 2015-09-28
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Peer-reviewed Article
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier http://www.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/ASSRJ/article/view/1468
10.14738/assrj.29.1468
 
Source Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal; Vol 2, No 9 (2015): Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal
10.14738/assrj.29.2015
 
Language eng
 
Relation http://www.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/ASSRJ/article/view/1468/829