The Unique Role of Pottery and Sculpture in African Culture

Edem E. Peters hails from Nkana-Iman, Etinan Local Government Authority Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He holds B.A Hons. (Fine/industrial arts Ceramics), Uyo, Nigeria; M.F.A (Ceramics), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; M.Ed. (Educational Technology), University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and Ph.D. (Art Education) University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. He has also been awarded Certificate after his successful completion of a short course on Kiln Building and Firing Techniques in the Summer Ceramics Programme of 2012 Sessions, Morternhampstead, United Kingdom. He is a senior lecturer in the Department of Fine Arts and Design, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt. He is a member of Ceramics Research Association of Nigeria, Craft Potters’ Association of Nigeria, Society of Nigeria Artist, University of Nigeria - Nsukka Alumni Association, and others etc. Dr. Peters is well published in Arts/Ceramics journals and other publications, and has also carried out many researches. Among his publications include: A book titled - Entrepreneurship Development: Management and Practice - Issues in Visual Art, Industrial Design and Technology.