Computer Technologies in Contemporary Ukrainian ex-libris

The article describes the role of computer technologies in the development of book miniatures – ex-libris, highlights the Ukrainian and European experience in graphic editors on examples of existing ex-libris. The text is accompanied by illustrations – ex-libris, photo and table. The urgency of the chosen topic is due to the fact that the new technologies of creating exlibris, are actively developing in connection with technological progress, and desire for professional self-improvement in line with modern requirements. It positively influences on creativity of artists of exlibris and enriches the process of creative thinking. At the same time, the problem of creating graphic works thanks to modern technologies is due to the lack of knowledge about the work in digital media and the artist's commitment to the mastered technique, which results in limited technological experience in the artist's work. The research analyzes a number of scientific works, which highlight different thematic areas of development of modern Ukrainian exlibris. The study first describes in detail the principle of working in digital media, the possibility of computer graphics as a technique that can visually imitate any other, and also consider printing capabilities on printer devices through various types of paper, as well as the process of creating a Ukrainian exlibris. The art of Ukrainian exlibris is created thanks to the graphic works of classics and modern artists. It is constantly evolving and improving. New techniques and methods of printing are being approved, new and sometimes unexpected instruments such as textured natural materials or household items (threads, fabric, etc.) are used. Computer graphics help make exlibris more diverse and bring it to a new level. Technological skills of artists over the last century have rapidly developed, but have not lost their classical background. Undeniably, modern technology and graphic arts gradually merge into a single direction and create a classic and multifaceted world of modern exlibris.