L.I. Nekhvyadovich
Ethnic Art Tradition as a Category of the Theoretical Art History
The article basing on the analysis of the works of the art experts discusses the content and the main structural peculiarities of the term "ethnic art tradition" as a category of theoretical art history and as a form of its display in the creative work of professional artists.
Key words: tradition, ethnic art tradition, continuity, canon, art folklore, archetype, myth, symbol, image, mentality, identity.