THE ROLE OF PAINTING, DRAWING, AND SCULPTURE IN SHAPING THE THINKING OF AN ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER

The article is dedicated to studying the significance of visual arts, particularly painting, drawing, and sculpture, in shaping the professional thinking of architects and designers.It analyzes the role of academic drawing, painting techniques, and plastic forms in the educational process of future professionals, particularly their impact on the development of spatial thinking, compositional vision, and creative abilities.Special attention is paid to the interconnection between traditional artistic disciplines and modern methods of architectural and design project development.The article outlines key issues related to the insufficient use of visual methods in specialist training, which may lead to limitations in their professional competence in artistic expression and creative thinking.Solutions to these problems are identified, including the improvement of educational programs, an increase in the number of practical classes in academic drawing, painting, and sculpture, as well as the introduction of integrated approaches in teaching artistic disciplines.The purpose of the study is to substantiate the need for deeper integration of visual arts into the educational process of architects and designers.During the study, an analysis of modern educational programs was conducted, confirming the importance of classical artistic disciplines in the professional formation of specialists.Examples of successful teaching practices based on a combination of traditional and innovative teaching methods are provided.The prospects for further research in the field of art and project activity synthesis are determined, aimed at optimizing the training of future specialists.In particular, it is proposed to expand interdisciplinary approaches in teaching, use digital technologies to enhance students' visual skills, and implement experimental teaching methods.The obtained results may be useful for teachers, researchers, and practicing architects and designers seeking to improve educational strategies and approaches in project activities.