Video: Petrykivka Decorative Painting
A view of Ukraine's Petrykivka ornamental painting, one of the nation's finest folk arts.
Art saturates the Ukrainian village of Petrykivka. Home to its own unique style of painting, called Petrykivka ornamental decoration, the village’s homes, buildings, and household goods are some of the most colorfully decorated in the world. Their tradition is part of Ukraine’s larger folk art custom, which is well known for its use of natural imagery and brightly contrasting colors.
This video, courtesy of UNESCO, highlights the rich, living tradition of ornamental painting in Petrykivka. Watch to learn more about this cultural art, its history, and the new generations practicing it today.
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