UTILIZING THE LEGACY OF UKRAINIAN ARTISTS OF THE MIDDLE 19TH TO EARLY 20TH CENTURY IN DEVELOPING KEY COMPETENCES: CULTURAL AWARENESS AND SELF-EXPRESSION

Abstract

Purpose: To identify the pedagogical potential of the creative legacy of Ukrainian artists of the mid-19th to early 20th century in developing key cultural competences among learners–particularly cultural awareness and the ability for self-expression – through the integration of artistic works into the educational process.Methods: this research employed the following methods: analysis – for an in-depth study of the biographies and creative contributions of Ukrainian artists from the middle19th to early 20th century; historical method – to collect data on the educational and cultural environment in Ukraine during the specified period; synthesis – to integrate information and formulate conclusions based on the study.Results. The study analyzed the works and educational contributions of Ukrainian artists such as O. K. Bohomazov, M. I. Murashko, O. O. Murashko, V. H. Krychevsky, F. H. Krychevsky, P. I. Kholodny, and M. I. Zhuk. Their influence on the education system of their time and their role in shaping Ukrainian national identity were explored. The research examined their artistic and educational heritage and identified specific artworks that can be effectively used in the educational process to cultivate learners’ artistic and cultural competences.Conclusions. Integrating works of visual art into the educational process contributes to the development of artistic and cultural competences, patriotic values, and creative self-expression. This issue is particularly significant today, as Ukraine continues to fight for its national identity, while its cultural heritage remains under threat. Therefore, future educators must be equipped with the skills to incorporate national art into the curriculum as a means of shaping students’ aesthetic appreciation and cultural consciousness.