The essay on the theme “Folk crafts of Russia” should not cause difficulties for the student to write, since the scope for discussion here is vast and interesting.
As expected, the presentation of their thoughts should begin with the introduction. Without this, no way, otherwise its absence will be considered by the teacher as a mistake and taken into account when rating.
Introduction
Where can I start an essay on the theme of "crafts"? Of course, from general information that gives the concept of what folk crafts are, what they are. One can cite historical facts.
For instance:
Folk crafts are a form of folk art that originated in the 18-19th century and most often began with everyday peasant art. This is painting, lace, carving. Passed from generation to generation, from grandfather to grandson, from master to master, folk crafts have survived to our times.
Main part
In the main part, the student should go directly to the main idea in the essay on the topic “Russian folk crafts”, reasonably, logically and stylistically correctly present the available information, while demonstrating a complete knowledge of the material.
Of course, brief information about each species should be given. It is recommended to use the material below in order to qualitatively reveal the theme of the composition.
Russian folk crafts: art painting
Metal products, furniture and wooden toys were painted in Russia from time immemorial, which gave impetus to this type of art, like art painting. Moreover, the technology of its implementation in different regions differed from each other. So, in the Volga region in the villages of the Nizhny Novgorod province located around the large village of Gorodets, in the 19th century the Gorodets painting was born. It is decorated with spinning wheels, chests, sledges, arches, furniture and many other household items. Gorodetskaya stood out from the rest of the Russian paintings:
- many genre scenes from peasant and merchant life;
- a wealth of decorative floral motifs;
- depicting realistic and idealized images of animals and birds. Often images were paired, facing each other.
The color scheme is bright, contrasting, made in red, green, blue and black colors, emphasizing the decorative motifs.
Zhostovo painting was invented in the village of Zhostovo, Moscow Region in the 19th century and consisted of decorating metal trays made of thin roofing steel, which had previously undergone special processing. Products were painted by hand, samples and stencils were not used. The artist was guided only by compositional techniques and his own imagination, so two identical trays do not exist. The ornament is applied with gold powder diluted in varnish or turpentine. The key motifs of the images are simple floral arrangements with wildflowers and garden flowers mainly on a red or black background.
Also, Russia is famous for its Palekh, Gzhel, Mezen, Khokhloma paintings. Each of them has its own history, characteristics, secrets. Therefore, in an essay on the theme "Folk crafts" you can tell about any of them. The main thing is to set a goal.
Toys
To make it interesting to write an essay on the theme of “Handicrafts”, the following information can be stated.
Among the many folk crafts that Russia is famous for, the production of toys occupies a special place. In the settlement of Dymkovo - one of the districts of Vyatka, in the 19th century, huge deposits of sand and clay took place. Local craftsmen came up with the application of this natural wealth and began to make bright painted ceramic toys for the children’s fun. Products are characterized by a geometric pattern consisting of stripes, circles, cells. Dymkovo toy , as it began to be called by the people, in addition to a kind of painting stands out with gold trim.
The whole world became famous Filimonovo whistles . Products are characterized by an elongated shape, painted only with a goose pen, brightly painted. This industry arose more than 700 years ago on the basis of the manufacture of crockery made of clay, lying near the village of Filimonovo (Odoevsky district, Tula region).
Birch bark production
If the student was limited in time, then he could write a mini-essay on the theme "Folk crafts" and be sure to tell in it about birch bark production.
Birch bark is a material from which in Russia they have long been making things necessary for farming: baskets, baskets, boxes, caskets and well-known bast shoes. Products were painted with bright colors, “dressed up” in colorful ornaments and decorated with openwork lace, also made of birch bark.
Such fishing was widespread throughout Russia; today, traditions of such production have been preserved in Yakutia, Siberia, and the Volga region. Only true craftsmen are able to make such unique masterpieces from modest natural material.
Finally
To summarize in the essay on the theme of "Crafts" follows a logical conclusion regarding what was said in the main part of the text. The student can describe how valuable are folk skills that are passed down from generation to generation and are part of the country's cultural heritage.
Following the traditions and manual work of the master makes each product recognizable and unique. Today's crafts are a living, developing art and an integral part of modern culture.