Interpretations of Artistic Traditions and Images of the Russian North in the Works by Ivan Bilibin

Examines the works of art of the famous Russian visual artist that were based on reconsidering traditions of the Russian North. The author aims to outline the ways of redesigning the folk art tradition in individual creation. The terms of “North traditions’ synergism” and “traditional­individual creation” are proposed and conceptualised. It is argued that the art of the Russian North was essential in Bilibin’s creative work and it is still the vivid source of Russian culture.