Architectural heritage of Belarus in fine art and cinema

The article is devoted to identification the features of artistic reflection of architectural heritage of Belarus in fine art and cinema in the paradigm of comparative analysis. This art study method was developed by V. P. Prokoptsova. The relevance of the article is determined by the lack of complex studies in art history devoted to the artistic reflection of the architectural heritage of Belarus in fine art and cinema. It is noted that in fine art the architectural heritage of Belarus is artistically reflected in architectural and historical landscapes, portraits. The compositional features of these visual works are defined, as well as the functions of the architecture in them – the main "hero", the place and background of the action, the aesthetic and the symbol of the city. The author classifies game and non-fiction films on the topics they cover. The definition of functions (main "hero", place and background of action, aesthetic) of architectural heritage in films is conducted. It is noted that artists and directors imprint the preserved and lost architectural heritage, using various techniques and means. The most frequently reflected in the works of fine art and cinema places (Minsk, regional centers, large and small cities, villages of Belarus) and buildings (religious, defensive and manor buildings) are defined. The interaction between the fine arts and cinema is achieved using various plans for displaying architecture, the embodiment of various subjects in the fine arts, and the display of pictorial and graphic works in documentary films.