Petrashyk V. Creativity of Mykola Burachek in the Context of the Artistic Process in Ukraine in the First Half of the 20th Century

The thesis is the integrated, comprehensive research dedicated to the taking up the question concerning the phenomenon of the many-sided personality of M. Burachek. The announced problem is considered, the conception about the role and significance of the creative, pedagogical, scientific, Shevchenko studies, state creative and public activities of М. Burachek in historic and cultural aspect in the first half of the 20-th century is enlarged. The little known biographical documents of the artist are introduced to the scientific circulation, the understanding about the scientific search of the scientist is extended, and the sources of publications are retrieved, and finally, more than 160 paintings, works of graphic art and theatre set design by М. Burachek (from 13 museums, family and private collections in Ukraine) are promulgated. The sound analysis, classification and cataloging of his artistic heritage is made on the base of the collected painting material is made for the first time. The stylistic generalization and influence the world-wide styles: impressionism, post impressionism, modern, some symbolism and domestic realism on the painting of М. Burachek is conducted. Some chapters of the thesis shed the light on the paintings about Shevchenko and theatre set design activities - the aspects which are mentioned superficially in the researches on the history of Ukrainian art of that period. The significance of M. Burachek in the development of art education in Ukraine is revealed in the thesis.