The Expert Fund Commission of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine resumed its work after a long break. At the first meeting, 11 unique museum items from the collections of 4 Ukrainian museums were included in the State Register of National Cultural Heritage. One of the key artifacts was the illustrated old print of the Gospel of Aprakos, says WomanEL.
ContentAprakos Gospel of 1707 “Supermatism-65”, Kazimir Malevich “Zaporozhians write a letter to the Turkish Sultan”, Ilya Repin
Aprakos Gospel of 1707
Aprakos Gospel of 1707 received the status of national property. Photo: kplavra.kyiv.ua
Among the objects that have received the status of national heritage, the Aprakos Gospel of 1707, printed in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, stands out. This copy from the collections of the Kharkiv Historical Museum named after M.F. Sumtsov is a unique example of Ukrainian Cyrillic book publishing. The large-format edition of 1707 is considered a masterpiece of 18th-century printing.
“Suprematism-65”, Kazimir Malevich
The painting “Suprematism-65” by Kazimir Malevich. Photo: mcsc.gov.ua
The work of one of the most famous artists in the world, Kazimir Malevich, has also been included in the State Register. “Suprematism-65” is a vivid example of Suprematism – a style that the artist founded in 1915. Born in Kyiv, Malevich identified himself as Ukrainian and often turned to national themes in his works. The artistic vision of the world and the formation of the artist's Suprematist creativity were shaped by the Ukrainian village where he spent his childhood and youth.
“The Cossacks Write a Letter to the Turkish Sultan”, Ilya Repin
The painting “The Zaporozhians Write a Letter to the Turkish Sultan” by Ilya Repin. Photo: mcsc.gov.ua
Another important object is the painting by Ilya Repin, which immortalizes the legendary history of the Zaporozhian Cossacks. Repin, who was born in Ukraine, devoted almost two decades to the creation of this work, exploring the life and traditions of the Zaporozhians. The painting became a symbol of freedom, equality and brotherhood.
The inclusion of these objects in the register emphasizes their significance for Ukrainian national identity and world art.
We also offer to watch the trailer for the biopic “Malevich” about the Ukrainian avant-garde artist.
