ИНТЕЛРОС > №1, 2014 > Концепт национального героя в искусстве США XVIII века. Отражение мифа в прижизненных портретах Джорджа Вашингтона Татьяна ЮРЬЕВА
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ЮРЬЕВА Татьяна Семеновна / Tatiana YURIEVA Данная статья посвящена проблеме формирования концепта национального героя в жизни и в искусстве США времени Революции и Войны за независимость. Это время чрезвычайно интересно для исследователя по разным причинам. XVIII век – век Просвещения - на территории Америки проявился неожиданно и стал неповторимым, внеся новую грань в развитие мирового искусства. Героем данных наблюдений стал Джордж Вашингтон. Этот президент остался не просто исторической реликвией в последующие столетия. Его положение в американском обществе как «The Father of the Nation», пересмотру не подлежит. Его «Прощальное послание», прочие высказывания формируют представление о том, какие ценности и принципы явились определяющими для первого президента США. Он помог нации осознать свою идентичность. Concept of a National Hero in Art of the USA in XVIII Century. Reflection of the Myth in Living Portraits of George Washington This article is about the problem of formation of national hero in life and art in the USA during American Revolutionary War, War of Independence. This time is extremely interesting for studying due to several reasons. XVIII century is the Age of Enlightenment on the territory of America; it appeared suddenly and became unique, bringing up new contrast into the world art. The hero of the study became George Washington. This president was not just a historical relics for next centuries. His status in American society as "The Father of the Nation" is doubtless. His "Final message", the statements form the conception of what values and principals were vital for the first president of the USA. He helped the nation to perceive its identity. Due to George Washington's character and actions, myphologeme of national hero assumed such concepts as heroism, honesty, patriotism. George Washington is known to take an active part in creating of Constitution and Declaration of Independence. These documents are basic for American law and way of life in the USA to the present day. Any myth needs experiencing and registering. American myphology with peculiarities, with short history in compare to European long one is reflected in art of the USA not only in portrait painting, but also in history painting. For XVIII century the culture of the USA isfull of true storiesfrom real history. This myth is performed and perceived by American artists, friends and worshippers impressed by George Washington. The artists Charles Peale, Gilbert Stuart and others depicted the president's image and images of his friends for centuries. Special features of these portraits are described in the article. Reminding of formation of National hero and his reflection in portrait painting is very significant for understanding not only American culture but, for example, Russian one too. Вернуться назад |