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This is the first Ukrainian translation of Isaiah Berlin's essay "The Purpose of Philosophy".

In the twentieth century, there were significant changes in the paradigm of nderstanding and
creating art and architecture. A revolutionary idea was formed that anything can become a work of art because it
depends not on the quality of the object itself, but on the readiness of the viewer to perceive it. If the visitor of the
exhibition, looking at the exhibits, is overwhelmed with emotions and deep thoughts, then the goal of the gallery
owners and displayed artists is achieved. If not, then no matter how well the canvases or sculptures are done, the

Kiesler’s art was not based on the theory of form, color, and means; his art was not a political instrument to comment on the state of society, and he did not consider his art to be the product of a scientific process, a result that contained a truth that was absolute. He believed that his art revealed a truth that science could not see, and that truth was the key to a “core” existence. He believed that his process and his ritual were attacked by the deceptive beliefs of others.

The paper presents an attempt to analyze certain art projects created during the Maidan Revolution: shields painting, Strike Poster, a barbican. The emphasis is placed on a cause-and-effect relationship between all these pieces of art and the idea of creating an entirely new memorial complex, which will include sites of commemoration and the Revolution of Dignity Museum. All these artist-run initiatives are considered as the sources of filling of the new museum. The artistic works during the Revolution of Dignity are undoubtedly interesting and educational for the descendants.

Aspects of architectural and artistic creativity of professor of architecture Vladislav Sadlovsky, as well as his contribution to the architectural heritage of Lviv during the secession period are covered. The archival curricula of the architectural school of the mentioned period, art disciplines and methods of their teaching are analyzed. This year, June 25 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of the famous Lviv architect, designer, restorer and teacher of the Lviv Architectural School Vladyslav Sadlovsky, author of a number of secession buildings in Lviv and beyond.

The article briefly describes the artistic and restoration activity of the Lviv Polytechnic National University senior teacher of the Department of Restoration of Architectural and Artistic Heritage – Orest Ivanovych Shykh. The results of many years of pedagogical practice and his creative work, the activity of which is aimed at the development of the professional discipline at the Department of Restoration of Architectural and Artistic Heritage, are highlighted.

Architecture from the aesthetics criteria point of view is in unique position, is being the high art and utilitarian, material thing at the same time. The famous formula of Vitruvius, "utilitas, firmitas, venustas" [utility, strength, beauty] reveals synthesis of spirit and matter. Architecture, that have been a monumental art, at the same time is very visual: it is constantly around us, has created habitat and acquiring in this way has the obvious superiority in case of influence on people.

Lviv has never been a large manufacturing center with the huge enterprises, factories, and integrated producers. This city has never been related to the populous cities of Ukraine. The success of this city is in a beneficial geopolitical position, an attractive investment climate, a great amount of academic and cultural institutions and the most important is a high qualification of the staff that lives there. 

This way, color as an expressive instrument plays an important role in iconography. It helps to picture  main Bible themes with different paints. Without color it would be hard to imagine the figure of Christ,

Virgin Mary, apostles, evangelists, other saints and their religious being. Along with that the meaning of color is clearly defined.

Faculty of Arts, University of Rzeszow as a place where art is created, a kind of melting pot experiment and new ideas. Contact modernity and tradition, the continuous process of creation and development of thought interact not only in the same university. Contribute to society in the scale of the city, the region and the whole country. Art School is to help students develop their skills and knowledge, awareness of both their own individuality, and finding them as members of different groups in society.