THE ROLE OF APPLIED ART IN THE ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENTS OF BUKHARA IN THE XVII CENTURY AND THE FIRST QUARTER OF XX CENTURY

Abstract

Artistic thinking as an integral part of human conscious activity and, consequently, artistic activity has played an important role in the historical development of mankind. According to written sources, decorative art in Uzbekistan is one of the most remarkable components of folk art which came into existence from ancient times. It has passed through many years and centuries in its development, sometimes up and down, however it has never ceased to be passed down from one generation to another. As a result of centuries-old work of Muslim scholars, thinkers, architects and poets, this city has been honored with such honorary titles as “Peak of Islam”, “Bukhoro-i Sharif ” (Noble Bukhara) and “Holy City”. Bukhara has been attracting the attention with a help of its architectural monuments for many years. The role and scientific significance of Applied Art in the architectural monuments of Bukhara in the XVII and the early XX century is discussed in this article.