SIGNS AND SYMBOLS OF UKRAINIAN NON-CANONICAL ICONS OF CHRISTOLOGICAL TYPE OF 18TH-19TH CENTURIES

Abstract

The study of signs in Ukrainian art history is closely related to a number of inquiries of fine and theological nature. This scientific exploration is an attempt to ask and consider the question of the meaning of symbols and allegories in Ukrainian fine arts on the example of little known icons, which are called non-canonical, that is, with some deviations from the generally accepted Byzantine norms (canons). The author analyzes the poorly researched icons from the point of view of the problems of their «canonical» and «non-canonical» symbolism. The breadth of associations, the study of religious monuments allows the author to highlight the features of signs and symbols in Ukrainian icons in various ways.