VERSATILITY OF ORNAMENTAL GRAPHICAL LANGUAGE OF CONTEMPORARY PAPER-CUTTING (VYTYNANKA)

Abstract

To trace and ascertain the versatility of ornamental graphical language
as one of the main peculiarities of contemporary paper-cutting (vytynanka). To identify the features and characteristics
of the ornamental graphical language, to form a definition for the notion of paper-cutting art. Methodology. In the process of research,
the author used such general scientific methods as: analysis, synthesis,
systematization. The comparative method and the method of visual stylistic analysis were also applied. Results. The author has compared and
analyzed the replicas of original art works; the former are reproduced in varying materials. The notion of ornamental graphical language of contemporary paper-cutting (vytynanka) has been researched, its
general features and characteristics have been defined, and the definition has been formed. Based on the research result, it is suggested to introduce a range of changes to the notion of "vytynanka" regarding the
characteristics of materials and techniques used. The main directions of paper-cutting art have been out lined: traditional and contemporary vytynanka. Attention has been paid to the importance of making a
distinction between the contemporary vytynanka and graphic art, which is possible only through the analysis of their ornamental graphical anguage. Scientific novelty. The definition of "paper-cutting (vytynanka)", dentification of its main characteristics as the basis for a new classification, the reference of paper graphics (machine paper-cutting) into a separate group. Practical significance. Ornamental graphical language is presented in the study as one of the main characteristics of vytynanka, which should become the basis for a new classification of paper-cutting art works. The research results can be used for further artistic search of signature style at the boundary of different art forms. Exhibiting a certain group of professional paper-cutting art works as examples of graphic art has been justified.