Vladimir Rotmistrov

The article analyzes the meaning of composition in a portrait with a shoulder belt, including a compositional solution, a formal scheme, a sketch and generalization. The author considers the results of various formal composition schemes study, their influence on the initial and final result in painting a portrait.

The article analyzes the features of the relationship between art and society. The author considers the art of the Soviet period. In those conditions, art was influenced by ideology. Particular attention is paid to art in modern society. The understanding of contemporary art depends on the interests and tastes of public. This is due to the development of aesthetic education.