Artistic and compositional features of G. Narbut’s book graphics and possibilities of their interpretation in modern graphic design

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to generalize and systematize the graphic and compositional parameters of G. Narbut's book graphics and to find ways of their interpretation in modern graphic design. The methodology of the research is represented by general scientific and special methods. Analysis, synthesis, comparative, systemic, and empirical methods have become basic in the study of literature and empirical material. Comparative, compositional, visual-graphic, and descriptive methods were used to identify the figurative and semantic characteristics of G. Narbut's graphic works and their influence on modern design. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the complex analysis of G. Narbut's graphic works, revealing the peculiarities of their graphic-compositional solutions and determining the principles of their interpretation in modern design practice. Conclusions. It is revealed that in the context of the formation of the national model of Ukrainian graphic design today, the work of G. Narbut needs not copying, but careful rethinking. The study, systematization, and generalization of the artist's experience open the prospect of development and interpretation in the works of designers of the XXI century. The algorithm of such interpretation is a holistic approach to design and composition; rethinking form from the point of view of traditional art; synthesis of geometric calculation and complex artistic image; the contrast between primary and secondary elements; rhythmic repetitions; emphasis on the vertical axis of symmetry and the author's presentation, corresponding to the demands of today.