FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS OF THE HUTSUL REGION AS A FACTOR OF AESTHETIC AND NATIONAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN

Abstract

The article highlights current issues in the development of folk arts and crafts in the traditionally established centres of the Hutsul region, alongside significant periods and creative achievements of leading woodcarving masters. It explores the semantics, origin of ornaments, as well as the aesthetic and technological characteristics of the handicrafts. Particular attention is focused on the experience of the Petro Losiuk Yavoriv Lyceum and other renowned educators and artists (Kateryna Medvid, Mykola Yosypenko, Mykola Hrepyniak), proven by years of practice in general education and extracurricular institutions. This experience confirms that engaging in artistic crafts and attending decorative and applied arts clubs fosters the mastery of artistic skills and abilities. Furthermore, it positively impacts general development and academic performance in other subjects, enhances students' creative activity, and shapes their aesthetic criteria, execution culture, as well as their volitional and moral qualities.