Comparative analysis of public art in China and Russia

The art of street spaces is becoming more and more relevant and popular in the modern world. This article proposes to conduct a comparative analysis of public art in two major countries - China and Russia. The subject of the study is the popular trends in street art in China and Russia. The article contains the results of a comparative study of public art in both countries. Special attention is paid to popular areas of street art, the analysis of current trends in the development of this genre. The author reveals in detail the functional aspects of public art in the context of the cultural characteristics of Russia and China, identifying common features and unique features of these areas. The research is focused on identifying current trends in street art and prospects for the development of public art in both countries. The research used methods of comparative analysis and synthesis, the historical method, as well as the axiomatic method. The novelty of the research is the consideration of public art, taking into account the national characteristics and cultural traditions of each state. A comparison of this art in China and Russia allowed us to identify common features in modern artistic practice: the scale of distribution, the main thematic areas and functional significance. The results obtained will form the basis for further scientific research in the field of contemporary art, design and urbanism, and may also contribute to a deeper understanding of the influence of public art on the formation of the cultural landscape and public opinion in both countries. Comparative analysis opens up new perspectives for studying the interaction of art with society in different cultural contexts. Understanding the peculiarities of street art in China and Russia will help to better understand its role in shaping the cultural and social environment, as well as in the development of modern trends in art.

contemporary art, public art, China, Russia, urbanism, analysis, design, contemporary artists, public spaces, urban space