Borys Hrinchenko Literary Heritage in Works of Graphic Artists

Abstract

The article, in the retrospect of time, covers the peculiarities of publishing development in Ukraine
in late nineteenth — early twentieth century the time of Borys Hrinchenko literary activity. It refines
the essence of the term “illustration” and determines the specific character of the book illustration
design, highlights the role and characteristics of the artist concerning the art of creation and finishing
of the book. The article also reveals a brief art analysis of artistic features of the specific illustrations
created by the graphic artists for the works of Borys Grinchenko.
Key words: publishing, art of making books, book graphic arts, illustration