The use of ornamental elements in the creative work of Azerbaijani carpet painters at the early XX century

Abstract

The article contains information about the artistic expression of ornamental elements on Azerbaijani carpets woven in the early XX century. As we know, Azerbaijani carpet art has a very ancient history. The main achievement of this history is its important role in defining national identity, understanding and evaluation of cultural heritage, and symbolic justification of ornamental features. So, the invaluable contribution of prominent professional carpet-painters and folk carpet-makers, who worked in different regions for centuries played important role in development of carpet art. In general, as in previous times, in Azerbaijani carpets woven in the early XX century the marks of individual creative methods have been manifested quite clearly. İn spite of this fact classical traditions and artistic peculiarities, formed in diffrent regions also were displayed very often. The use of ornamental elements in the work of Azerbaijani carpet- makers at the early the XX century was based on the classical style, with some addings or changings. As for new motifs, they appeared as result of changes in life.