Linocuts and drawings of Alexei Fischenko in the context Ukrainian graphics in 19701980s
In recent years there has been an interest in Ukrainian art of the 20th century, in particular in so- called “quiet protest” period of 70s and 80s. Aleksey Fischenko (1920-2010), known as one of the brightest artists of the sixties, continued to work actively in this period, and his work impressively demonstrates changes that have touched upon themes, imagery and techniques of Ukrainian graphics. The objective of study is analy sis of Fischenko`s works in 70 - 80s, namely descrip tion of changes typical for the entire Ukrainian graphics of this period based on the material of works of a particular artist. We conclude, that the active use of new graphical techniques, revival of interest in landscapes and still lifes, extreme intimacy and subjectivity are in tegral features of the “quiet protest” art in 70 - 80s and Fischenko`s graphics being a prime example of a given period.