Heorhiy Narbut
1886–1920 · Ukrainian · 12 artworks
Art Nouveau (Modern)Stylized lineworkDecorative bordersIntegration of text and imageUse of Ukrainian folk motifsHeraldic design
artist bio
Heorhiy Narbut was a Ukrainian graphic designer, illustrator, and educator, renowned for his contributions to the development of Ukrainian national identity in art. He is considered one of the most important figures in Ukrainian modernism, known for his refined aesthetic and innovative approach to book design and typography.
what you'll learn
Studying Narbut's work allows students to explore the principles of Art Nouveau design, including stylized natural forms, elegant typography, and the integration of text and image. Students can also learn about the use of symbolism and national identity in visual communication.
related: Ivan Bilibin, Aubrey Beardsley
12 artworks
Illustration for the book of B. Dix 'Toys'
1911
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Old Ukraine. Bandura-player.
1917
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Illustration to the fairy tale 'The War of mushrooms'
1909
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Illustration for Alexander Pushkin's poem "Ruslan and Ludmila"
1905
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Roses
1916
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Landscape with a comet
1910
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Illustration to 'Wooden Eagle'
1909
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Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in the village Khokhlovka Chernigov region
1912
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Allegory of the destruction of the cathedral at Reims
1916
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Allegory of 1916 (Chronos)
1916
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Organ
1910
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Grasshopper in front a House of Cards
1913
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