Sociocultural Aspects of Contemporary Urban Art

The article discusses a diverse dynamic phenomenon - modern urban art, as the result of the integration of various artistic forms and thematic directions in public spaces, in the context of a new type of formation - transformation of the urban environment, conditioned by aesthetic practice and social action. Public art and street art, which carry the specific content of urban art, are defined. The specifics of various unique artistic methods are reviewed, by which urban art implements aesthetic, social, cultural, educational projects. Appropriate conclusions are made and probable development perspectives are set.