Abstract

This paper focuses attention on the evolution of Art Education in Nigeria before and after independence. It also looks at the background to the various policy statements which have affected the provision of Art Education of the policy statements and the attendant problems in implementation. In addition, the concept and characteristic of art education policy are examined, and in the light of these, the government strategies at implementing the policy are evaluated to determine the extent to which the needs of the nation in the area of arts education have been met. Keywords: Historical Development, Creative Arts and Art Education.