Book masterpieces of Mykola Semenovych Samokysh in the Central Scientific Library Karazin University

The article analyzes the illustrated book editions of cultural and artistic heritage outstanding Ukrainian artist Mykola Semenovych Samokysh, which are stored in Central Scientific Library. purpose study is to disclose books periodicals by M. S. Samokish. artist's paintings many museum collections Ukraine Russia galleries various collectors, graphic works, magazines decorated with illustrations enrich funds libraries. Library Karazin University preserves unique artist, currently a bibliographic rarity. methodological basis problem-chronological method, allowed trace sequence origin, formation development creative activity S This method analyze specific work an illustrator certain period time. scientific novelty research lies coverage book-illustrative publications from fund allows you popularize library as whole determines its scientific, historical value. A bibliological reveals personal contribution Samokysh art Ukraine. Conclusions. known, above all, excellent master battle genre, for he was awarded silver gold medals title Academician Academy Arts. Also, it should be noted that took part preparation creation albums on art. famous publication "From antiquity" 1900 rare album "Motives ornament", published early XX century. vast majority Samokish's works were performed his favorite genre. Thus, result Nikolai Semenovich's trip front Russo-Japanese War "War 1904-1905: From Diary Artist" 1908. . magazine "The Great Images Pictures 1914–1915" 1915 included front-line materials. Drawings watercolors nature, made directly fronts, serve kind document turbulent war years. Of particular interest history royal army, military regiments, coronation family others. essay Grand Ducal tsarist hunts fascinating. multi-volume individual regions Russian Empire at end XIX century quite significant. Artistic elements decoration - vignettes, letters, screensavers, endings, worked painter Samokish, not only reveal supplement content books, but also make real