The Continuity of Traditions
The article is devoted to topical issues. Nowadays we can trace the splash tendency to revival and usage of Crimean Tatar national symbols among the young artists of Crimean decorative arts. During the last ten years wec latelyan observe the search of original Crimean style being realized by means of interpretation and stylization of ethnic motives in ceramics, embroidery, appliqué work and painting on cloth and modern dress. The fact that a great number of very interesting creative works appeared lately is connected with publication of scientific investigations of forgotten Crimean Tatar arts. In a whole, contemporary art is a reflection of Arabic calligraphy that was extended in Crimea. In works of young artists usage of ethnic symbols, taking into consideration modern points of view on life and mutual influence of cultures, goes on with considerable interpretation of its meaning, contextual meaning and its placing on goods. Influence of Uzbek and Ukrainian cultures is quite evident there. It reveals itself in usage of new, despite of traditional techniques of embroidery, ceramics, textile panel. In figurative decision of motives one can trace notes of Middle Asian style. New interpretation of motives appears being influenced by Ukrainian culture. In the art products, such as ceramics, embroidery, wood carving, engraving in metal, as well as in the design of printed products is most often serves a decorative and, at least, semantic function. Have obtained an application decorative panel, which ornamental compositions combined with calligraphic inscription. Such works are used for decoration of modern interiors in ethnic style, also emphasize the national flavor and often perform the function of warding.