The philosophy of the architectural heritage of Johann Gottfried Schedel (1680–1752)

The purpose of the article is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary analysis of the legacy of the eighteenth-century Ukrainian architect with North German roots, Johann Gottfried Schödel, and his contribution to the development of Ukrainian architecture of the Enlightenment. The research methodology is based on the principles of historicism and objectivity, as well as systematicity and complexity, scientificity, and the use of general scientific (analysis, synthesis, generalization) and special historical methods. In conducting this study, the author used general historical methods of historiographic, comparative, and terminological analysis. Scientific novelty. It is determined by the fact that this is one of the first attempts at a comprehensive analysis of historical research on prominent German figures. The study examines the peculiarities of assessing the architectural work of Johann Gottfried Schödel. It is noted that prosopographical research helps to comprehensively and with greater probability study the life and activities of entire German families from the standpoint of not only biographical facts, but also taking into account a large set of data, such as social ties, preferences, political views, etc. It is noted that prosopographic research methods helped us to create a portrait of the German master J. G. Schödel. Research results. Thus, in connection with the gradual integration processes in Ukraine aimed at the European Community, the study of the history of Ukrainian Germans who lived and are living in our country is of scientific and practical interest. In addition, the role of the individual in history remains a relevant area of historical science. Historical research on prominent German figures is also valuable today, and their memory should be preserved for future generations of Ukrainian citizens. Thus, the history of every nation that inhabits Ukraine is an integral part of our common state history.