Interpretation of Motives of Ukrainian Folk Art in Works of Contemporary Artist Tеtiana Rusetska

The article examines the specificity of the artistic language of the contemporary artist Tеtiana Rusetska. It analyses the appeals to the motives of the Ukrainian traditional folk and decorative and applied art.

Formation of Phenomenon of “inner emigration” in Western Scientific Discourse

The article examines the concept of “inner emigration”, observes and researches the materials of Western European and American scholars on this issue, as well as determines the consequences of the phenomenon of “inner emigration” in the post-totalitarian society.

Golden Ratio as Universal Way of Knowledge and Reflection of Nature in Culture

The article conducts a historical review that shows development of golden ratio theory and memories of it for centuries beginning with Ancient Egypt and finishing with modern samples. It gives different points of view that confirms the existence of ancient knowledge about golden ratio.

CALLIGRAPHY IS A BEAUTIFUL BRANCH ON THE TREE OF FONTS

The article is sanctified to the analysis of development and modern state of calligraphy, cursive writing. The problems of study of calligraphy are considered at school.

Sign Systems in Design in the Context of Innovative Methods of Teaching

The article deals with sign systems in design in the context of innovative teaching methods that are used in the system of modern educational process. Characteristic features of means of sign systems, forms and methods of innovative teaching are determined, the specifics of their use are revealed.

Synthesis of Traditions and Innovations in Modern Easter Egg Decorating in Ukraine

The article explores the features of the art of Ukrainian Easter eggs decorating at present stage. It analyses the changes in traditional Easter eggs decorating and innovative techniques in egg decoration. It is noted that the continuity of traditions influence positively the ethnic identity, impove communication between generations, and encourage share in life experience.

Illustrating Ivan Kotliarevsky’s Poem “Eneidа” by Foreign Artists

The article discusses aspects of visual language of illustrating Ivan Kotliarevsky poem “Еneidа” by prominent foreign artists of book graphics of Germany, Russia, Bulgaria, in particular, Adalbert Shtiren, Maxim Ushakov-Poskochyn, Ivan Beketov, Dmitry Biesty, Danielа Zekinа. It is defined peculiarities of stylistic techniques, means of artistic expression of prominent foreign artists in book design interpretation of literary images of Ivan Kotliarevsky.

Portrait Genre of the 17th Century in the Context of Spiritual Searches of the Epoch

The article analyses the portrait art by D. Velazquez, F. Hals and Rembrandt in the context of their creative method and sociocultural problems of the 17th century.

“The Possibility to Outlive the Aesthetic Pleasure...” (the activity of theatrical and art groups in Kalisz camp for the UNR interned army in Poland in 1921–1923)

The article aims to research particular aspects of theatrical and art groups in Kalisz camp for the UNR interned army in Poland. They played the important role for a moral ascension of the camp prisoners who missed their homeland. The principal source materials are the programs of various art premieres, which were prepared by the amateur groups and presented for the Ukrainian interned soldiers in Kalisz camp as well as Polish audience.

Training of Artists or Artisans?

The article analyses the situation in Polish art education after 1990. It is indicated that higher art education in Poland can be obtained in eighteen universities and five affiliates in eleven Polish cities. The complex situation of higher art education is examined. The role of applied arts is noted.