Krotevych O. Tattoo as a modern design practice: figurative-stylistic and technical-technological trends.

The dissertation work is devoted to the study of topical problems in tattooing as a modern design practice: the definition of principles when creating figurative and stylistic characteristics in the context of widespread technical and technological trends. Based on the results of the study, the historical prerequisites for the emergence of the art of tattooing as a graphic image on the human body and its contribution to the cultural heritage of mankind were analyzed. The functions, substyles, techniques and technologies in modern tattoo have been ordered. The classified functions are defined as the system of constants of modern tattooing and are systematized in accordance with the resultant socio-cultural components. The main means of forming artistic-figurative characteristics have been substantiated and compositional techniques inherent in the styles and techniques of modern tattooing have been developed. Key words: tattoo, graphic design, substyles, design practice, factors, functions, types of tattoo, trends, design, composition, image, techniques, technologies.