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T. Pata. "Eggplants". 1937. Paper, watercolor
Petrykivka painting

A vibrant decorative folk art originating from the village of Petrykivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Characterized by floral ornaments, birds, and symbolic elements that convey harmony with nature. Listed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

T. Pata. "Bouquet". 1959. Paper, egg tempera
PATA Tetyana Yakymovna (1884-1976)— craftswoman and teacher, founder of the Petrykivka School of Decorative Painting

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Iconography of Kyivan Rus

Ukrainian icons, particularly those of the Kyivan, Galician, and Volyn schools, are distinguished by their special spirituality and originality. Byzantine traditions are combined with folk motifs, and one of the most famous examples is the "Virgin of Oranta" in St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.

The famous mosaic icon of the Virgin Mary from the 11th century.

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Works by Maria Prymachenko

The naive painting of this outstanding Ukrainian artist is a unique phenomenon in world art. Her fantastic beasts, floral compositions and bright colors have become symbols of the Ukrainian folk worldview.

The famous mosaic icon of the Virgin Mary from the 11th century.

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Fragment of embroidery of a pillowcase for a sofa cushion. 1913-1915. Poltava province. Silk, silk and metal threads; embroidery
Embroidery and Ornamental Motifs

Ukrainian embroidery is not only a decorative art, but also a powerful cultural code. Each region has its own unique patterns, symbolism, and color scheme, and traditional embroidery has become a national symbol.

Towel. 19th century. Podolsk province. Canvas, cotton threads; embroidery

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Mural art of modern Ukraine

Contemporary Ukrainian artists, particularly those working in the genre of mural painting (for example, Andriy Palval, Oleksandr Korban, and WAONE), create murals that reflect the history, struggle, and spirit of Ukraine. A striking example is the Kyiv murals dedicated to Shevchenko, Leontovych, and contemporary events.These trends and artistic phenomena reflect the centuries-old originality, deep symbolism, and inexhaustible creative energy of Ukrainian culture.

Waone Interesni Kazki
Ukrainian artists Oleksandr Korban, Vitaliy Dovhyy (Ventel) and Roman Kuleshov (Wius).
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