Fine Arts as a Way to Introduce Young Students to the History and Cultural Heritage of Russia

Aim. To reveal such forms of work with students which help familiarize them with the historical and cultural heritage of Russia through the images of fine art.

Methodology. The methodological basis of the research consists of the main provisions of activity-based, personality-oriented, and culturological approaches, which orient a person to the disclosure of creative potential and make it possible to determine the most optimal conditions for such activity. The study used an analysis of scientific literature on the issues of familiarizing students with the cultural heritage of their country, an analysis of teaching methods and forms of conducting classes in fine arts. Methods of comparative analysis and synthesis of the results obtained were used to study the current situation.

Results. The study proves that use of fine art in the educational process contributes to a deep understanding of cultural and artistic traditions, fostering patriotic feelings and respect for the historical past.

Research implications. The expediency of using fine art in the educational process for formation of ideological attitudes and deepening understanding of cultural traditions is substantiated. Practical significance consists in providing specific types of work for children classes that can be applied by teachers in the educational process.

Conclusions. As a result of the research conducted, the main categories of education and their figurative and thematic embodiment in fine art are identified. Specific types of work for children are proposed, such as using hand-drawn stories, talking about paintings on historical topics, making historical compositions, and drawing on themes reflecting the image of the Motherland. There is a need to create a book for first graders, their parents and teachers that promotes the formation of patriotism through artistic images. For this purpose, it is proposed to use high-quality visual materials, interactive elements and modern approaches to the presentation of information.

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