Nagornyak H. Artistic and design features of Pokutia national costume of the end of the XIX - the middle of the XX centuries. ( History, typology, artistic system of formation).

The thesis deals with the peculiarities of Pokutia national costume as the original phenomenon of Ukrainian ornamental art. Artistic and design features of some separate elements and accessories were analyzed. Their influence on the formation of the national costume harmony was determined. A great variety of technical means and ornamental methods were found out. The analysis of the local peculiarities of the national costume in different regions of Pokutia was done. On the basis of the found and analyzed material the embroidery maps of Pokutia were created in which the artistic and local embroidery peculiarities of the examined region were discovered. Different head-dresses and hats were systematized according to people's age. The main principles of synthesis of techniques, decorative patterns and colour of jewellery and accessories were proved. The place of clothing in ceremonies was observed.