Nykorak O. The Ukrainian Traditional Folk Cloths of XIX and XX cc.: Typology, Localization, Artistic Peculiarities. Interior Cloths (after Materials from Western Ukraine).

Українська версія

Thesis for the degree of Doctor of Science (DSc)

State registration number

0507U000027

Applicant for

Specialization

  • 17.00.06 - Декоративне і прикладне мистецтво

21-12-2006

Specialized Academic Board

Д 35.103.01

Lviv National Academy of Arts

Essay

The research-work presents substantive study in origins and evolving of weaving being one of the most ancient and important kinds of decorative art. It brings a typology of traditional cloths and defines local centers of weaving as well as clears up characteristic features in decore of cloths for interiors. Light is thrown on peculiarities in decorations and functioning of homemade products for interiors of Ukrainian temples. Role and meaning of cloths in traditional rituality are shown. In circulation are introduced numerous new data on weaving and the broad range of Western Ukrainian woven artifacts. Proof is made that cloths of Western Ukraine represent significant phenomena of national culture.

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