African and Borneo beads : comparative analysis of semantic and semiotics

The purpose of this research is to present a comprehensive analysis of African and Borneo Beads, and unveil the various messages and roles beads played in these two communities. In understanding the roles of African and Borneo beads, relevant theories have been examined to outline the symbolic class...

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Main Author:	Ehimen,, Osakue Emmanuel
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2008
Subjects:	NK Decorative arts Applied arts Decoration and ornament
Online Access:	http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/249/1/Osakue%20Emmanuel%20Ehimen%20ft.pdf
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spelling	my-unimas-ir.2492023-06-12T03:35:41Z African and Borneo beads : comparative analysis of semantic and semiotics 2008 Ehimen,, Osakue Emmanuel NK Decorative arts Applied arts Decoration and ornament The purpose of this research is to present a comprehensive analysis of African and Borneo Beads, and unveil the various messages and roles beads played in these two communities. In understanding the roles of African and Borneo beads, relevant theories have been examined to outline the symbolic classification system observed to be prevalent between these two cultures. Studies of beads sign as cultural phenomena deals closely with social functions which review customs and structures through semantic and semiotic analysis of visual concept. There are various reasons why certain elements like forms, materials, colours and ornaments are used in certain beads in Africa and Borneo. The semantic interpretations of these elements as well as the semiotic analysis of beads symbols explain the significance, communication, expression and representations of beads in Africa and Borneo. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, (UNIMAS) 2008 Thesis http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/249/ http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/249/1/Osakue%20Emmanuel%20Ehimen%20ft.pdf text en validuser masters Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts
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topic	NK Decorative arts Applied arts Decoration and ornament
spellingShingle	NK Decorative arts Applied arts Decoration and ornament Ehimen,, Osakue Emmanuel African and Borneo beads : comparative analysis of semantic and semiotics
description	The purpose of this research is to present a comprehensive analysis of African and Borneo Beads, and unveil the various messages and roles beads played in these two communities. In understanding the roles of African and Borneo beads, relevant theories have been examined to outline the symbolic classification system observed to be prevalent between these two cultures. Studies of beads sign as cultural phenomena deals closely with social functions which review customs and structures through semantic and semiotic analysis of visual concept. There are various reasons why certain elements like forms, materials, colours and ornaments are used in certain beads in Africa and Borneo. The semantic interpretations of these elements as well as the semiotic analysis of beads symbols explain the significance, communication, expression and representations of beads in Africa and Borneo.
format	Thesis
qualification_level	Master's degree
author	Ehimen,, Osakue Emmanuel
author_facet	Ehimen,, Osakue Emmanuel
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title	African and Borneo beads : comparative analysis of semantic and semiotics
title_short	African and Borneo beads : comparative analysis of semantic and semiotics
title_full	African and Borneo beads : comparative analysis of semantic and semiotics
title_fullStr	African and Borneo beads : comparative analysis of semantic and semiotics
title_full_unstemmed	African and Borneo beads : comparative analysis of semantic and semiotics
title_sort	african and borneo beads : comparative analysis of semantic and semiotics
granting_institution	Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
granting_department	Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts
publishDate	2008
url	http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/249/1/Osakue%20Emmanuel%20Ehimen%20ft.pdf
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African and Borneo beads : comparative analysis of semantic and semiotics

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