THE ROLE OF DECORATIVE FOLK APPLIED ART IN THE AESTHETIC EDUCATION OF STUDENTS

This article analyzes the pedagogical potential of decorative folk applied art in the aesthetic education of students. The main purpose of the study is to identify effective ways of developing students’ perception of beauty, artistic taste, creative thinking, respect for national values, and aesthetic attitude through examples of folk applied art. The research employed methods of observation, analysis, comparison, and generalization. The findings revealed that such forms of decorative applied art as ornamentation, pottery, embroidery, gold embroidery, and wood carving serve as important means for developing students’ artistic imagination, aesthetic taste, and creative activity. In addition, the study proves that the purposeful use of these art forms in the educational process increases students’ interest in national cultural heritage, enriches their aesthetic feelings, and nurtures them in the spirit of beauty and refinement. The conclusions of the study indicate that decorative folk applied art is one of the effective pedagogical sources of aesthetic education.