FOLK IMAGES IN RUSSIAN FINE ARTS
Folklore images of ancient Russian, Slavic mythology and folklore, songs of the people in a new way comprehended poets, artists of various social and creative trends. The works of Russian folklore (fairy tales, legends, epics, songs, folk songs, dances, stories, arts and crafts) help to recreate the characteristics of national life of his time. The article discusses the basic concept of «image», «folklore image», «artistic image». A description of folk images as a verbal art in literature and in art. Examples of acquaintance with folklore images in elementary school at lessons of the fine arts.