ANIMATION FESTIVAL IN THE MODERN UKRAINIAN CULTURAL SPACE

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31866/2410-1915.22.2021.235919

Keywords:

festival, animation; art, culture, animafest, cultural space

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to comprehend animation festivals as an important component of the cultural space of modern Ukraine and a decisive factor in the development of the world and domestic animation art. Research methodology. The analytical and synthetic method was used, which made it possible to discover the specifics and directions of development of the large-scale world and domestic animation festivals; owing to the generalisation method, information about animafests was systematised, and their multidimensional abstract review was carried out. The scientific novelty is that the largest world and domestic animation festivals are identified and analysed for the first time, and their specifics are studied. Animation festivals are considered as a kind of indicator of modern culture development. Conclusion. The definition of cultural space as a space of functioning of the animation festival is given, the essential features of the festival as a cultural phenomenon are highlighted. It is ascertained that a festival is a periodic festive event with elements of solemnity and competition, the ultimate goal of which is the demonstration of achievements, creative exchange, professional communication. Festivals differ in direction, themes, programmes. An essential feature of the festival is the presence of a single idea, theme and programme. The information on animation festival activity in Ukraine and the world is generalised and systematised. World and domestic animation festivals are understood from the standpoint of features and directions of their development, new methods and techniques. It is concluded that the demand for animation festivals is increasing every year. Animation festivals have a strong cultural and artistic potential: they showcase new trends and artistic innovations; allow avoiding the isolation of art; allow authors to represent their creations to viewers and experts; provide creative and professional communication. It is noted that animafests are a powerful catalyst for the creative process and contribute to creating the environment for further development and popularisation of animation art.

Author Biography

Kseniia Marakhovska, International Humanitarian University, Odesa, Ukraine

PhD student

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Published

2021-06-30

How to Cite

Marakhovska, K. (2021). ANIMATION FESTIVAL IN THE MODERN UKRAINIAN CULTURAL SPACE. Culture and Arts in the Modern World, (22), 233–243. https://doi.org/10.31866/2410-1915.22.2021.235919

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AUDIOVISUAL ARTS