Author: Shukurova, Lobar Sherbayevna

Annotation: Bukhara is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia. It is one of the largest and most famous centers on the Great Silk Road. The city is famous all over the world for its rich and huge development history, which is measured in thousands of years, and for its contribution to the development of cultural, educational, spiritual and religious values. In every corner of this city, there are echoes and traces of the distant past in its towers, relics, holy places and monuments with a rich history. Bukhara masters and craftsmen have always been leaders in the fields of calligraphy, miniatures, pottery, jewelry, goldsmithing, architecture, carpet making, coppersmithing, wood and ganch carving, which are integral parts of Islamic culture and art. . Many works, literature and sources describe them. However, no special research has been done on the artistic and practical decorative art used in these priceless monuments created by the ingenuity of our forefathers, as well as the handmade flowers used in everyday life, and the truly practical works of art created by skilled folk craftsmen. This article highlights some unique aspects of the architecture of Bukharai Sharif, one of the cradles of world civilization, in the 18th-19th centuries. The scientific views of some art historians and historians on the development of folk art in these periods are presented.

Keywords: Bukhara, khanate, madrasa, mosque, emirate, craftsman, architecture, practical decoration, tradition, monument, painting, art, pattern, dome, style, facade.

Pages in journal: 5 - 11