This book is the most concentrated presentation of the brightest works of Ukrainian art in the context of history, which was created primarily for the reader who has a minimum of knowledge about Ukraine and Ukrainians. The full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, the declared goal of which was the disappearance of our state and us as a nation, and the powerful, unexpected for many friends, and even more so enemies, resistance of the Ukrainian army and citizens prompted foreigners, researchers, and ordinary people to learn more about the Ukrainian culture. The original English edition of this book by London's Thames & Hudson had already played an important role in satisfying this sudden increase in curiosity. But in the modern world, interpersonal communication, practically unlimited, has become extremely important. Ukrainians who were forced to leave their homes, fleeing the threat of death, became ambassadors of Ukraine in the places where they found refuge. Many Ukrainians who stayed at home constantly communicate with friends and acquaintances from other countries. The Ukrainian edition of "Treasures of Ukraine", in addition to providing aesthetic pleasure from viewing masterpieces and reading the texts of leading Ukrainian intellectuals, thanks to the concise format and clarity of the presentation, can become a kind of "cheat sheet" in such an important communication for us now, helping us to confidently talk about ourselves.
