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“The Bronze Horseman” The equestrian statue of Peter was made by the sculptor E. Falcone in

In 1814 in Russia, for the solemn welcome of the Russian liberating army returning from Europe after the victory over Napoleon, the wooden Triumphal Gate was built at the Tverskaya Outpost. For more than 100 years, the arch stood in the center of Moscow, and in 1936 it was demolished. Only in the 60s. XX century The triumphal arch was recreated on Victory Square, near Poklonnaya Gora, at the site where Napoleon's army entered the city.

Triumphal Alexander Arch Triumphal Alexander Arch. It is also called the “Royal Gate”. Originally built in 1888 in honor of the arrival of Emperor Alexander III and his family in Yekaterinodar. In 1928, by decision of local Soviet authorities, the arch was demolished under the pretext that the tsarist-era structure interfered with tram traffic, although since 1900 trams had been running quite successfully directly under the arch. The drawings were not preserved; they were restored from photographs. Previously, the Arch was located at the intersection of Ekaterininskaya (now Mira) and Kotlyarevskaya (Sedina) streets. Recreated in 2009 at the intersection of Krasnaya and Babushkina streets.

Unrealized projects of Moscow architects.

How does art influence a person? How does it affect the worldview and perception of the entire surrounding space? Why do some pieces of music make your skin crawl, and a scene in a movie bring tears to your cheeks? No one will give an exact answer to these questions - art can awaken in a person the most diverse and often very contradictory feelings.

What is art?

There is a precise definition of art - it is the process or result of expression in artistic manifestation, as well as a creative symbiosis that conveys certain feelings and emotions experienced at a certain moment. Art is multifaceted. It is capable of conveying the experiences of one person and even the mood of an entire people in a specific period of time.

The power of true art lies primarily in its impact on people. Agree, one picture can cause a lot of experiences and impressions, which, among other things, can be quite contradictory. Art is a kind of reflection of the true essence of a person. And it doesn’t matter at all whether he is a great artist or a connoisseur of painting.

Means of art and its types

First of all, you should decide on the types of art, and there are quite a large number of them. So, the main ones are music, literature, painting, theater, circus, cinema, sculpture, architecture, photography, as well as graphics and much more.

How does art work? dispassionate, unlike music or painting, which can evoke a lot of emotions and experiences. Only true masterpieces can contribute to the formation of a special worldview and perception of the surrounding reality. The expressive means of art (rhythm, proportion, form, tone, texture, etc.) deserve special attention, as they allow one to fully appreciate a particular work.

The versatility of art

As already mentioned, art is multifaceted. This is especially eloquently demonstrated by the masterpieces of sculpture and architecture, decorative and applied arts, music and literature, painting and graphics that have been preserved since time immemorial, as well as immortal cinema and theatrical performances. and historical research shows that the most ancient civilizations sought to express their own “I” through drawings on rocks, ritual dances around the fire, traditional costumes, etc.

Art is not intended only to evoke a specific feeling. These methods are intended for more global goals - to form a special inner world of a person who is able to see beauty and create something similar.

Music is a separate art form

Perhaps this type of art deserves a separate large category. We encounter music all the time; even our most ancient ancestors performed various rituals to the rhythmic sounds of original instruments. Music can have a wide variety of influences on a person. For some it can serve as a means of peace and relaxation, and for others it will become a stimulus and impetus for further action.

Moreover, scientists have long come to the conclusion that music is an excellent secondary means of rehabilitating patients and an excellent opportunity to achieve peace of mind. That is why music is often played in the wards, thus strengthening faith in a speedy recovery.

Painting

The influencing power of art is the greatest power that can radically change a person’s worldview and significantly influence the formation of his inner world. A riot of colors, rich colors and harmoniously selected shades, smooth lines and large-scale volumes - all these are means of fine art.

World-famous masterpieces of artists are stored in the treasuries of galleries and museums. Paintings have an amazing effect on a person’s inner world; they are able to penetrate into the most hidden corners of consciousness and sow the seed of true values. Moreover, by creating unique works of fine art, a person expresses his own experiences and shares his vision of the surrounding reality with the whole world. Everyone knows the fact that the treatment of certain diseases of the nervous system is often accompanied by drawing classes. This promotes healing and peace for patients.

Poetry and prose: about the influencing power of literature

Surely everyone knows that the word, in its essence, has incredible power - it can heal a wounded soul, reassure, give joyful moments, warm, in the same way, a word can wound a person and even kill. A word framed with a beautiful syllable has even greater power. We are talking about literature in all its manifestations.

Masterpieces of world classics are a huge number of amazing works that, to one degree or another, influenced the life of almost every person. Drama, tragedy, poetry, poems and odes - all this was reflected to varying degrees in the soul of everyone who was able to touch the works of the classics. The impact of art on a person - in particular literature - is multifaceted. So, for example, in troubled times, writers with their poems called on the people to fight, and with their novels they carried the reader into a completely different world, filled with different colors and characters.

Literary works shape a person’s inner world, and it is no coincidence that in our times, filled with innovation and technological advances, people are encouraged to once again plunge into the unusually cozy atmosphere that a good book creates.

The influence of art

Progress does not stand still, just like art. Different eras are characterized by certain trends, which are reflected to one degree or another in many works. Moreover, it was often fashion trends that shaped the image and way of life of the population. It is enough just to remember how the directions of architecture were dictated by the canons of construction and interior design. The influencing power of art contributed not only to the creation of buildings in a certain style, but also shaped general tastes among the population.

For example, in the architectural field there is even a unique classification of historical periods: the Renaissance, Rococo, Baroque, etc. In what way does art influence a person in this case? It shapes a person’s taste preferences, his style and demeanor, dictates the rules of interior design and even the style of communication.

Influence of modern art

It’s difficult to talk about contemporary art. This is not at all due to the specific features of the 21st century, filled with innovations and unique technological innovations. At one time, many writers and artists were not recognized as geniuses; moreover, they were often considered crazy. It is quite possible that in a few hundred years our contemporaries will be considered geniuses of their time.

Nevertheless, it is quite difficult to trace trends in contemporary art. Many are inclined to believe that current creations are just the decomposition of old ones. Time will tell by what means art influences in this case and how it influences the formation of personality. And for creators it is very important to form and cultivate a sense of beauty in society.

How does art work?

Speaking about the influencing force of this phenomenon, we cannot limit ourselves to the concepts of good and evil. Art in all its manifestations does not teach us to distinguish good from bad, light from darkness and white from black. Art shapes a person’s inner world, teaches him to distinguish between the concepts of good and evil, to reason about life, as well as to structure his thoughts and even see the world in a multifaceted aspect. Books immerse you in a completely different world of dreams and fantasies, shape a person as a person, and also make you think about many things and take a different look at seemingly ordinary situations.

The works of architects, painters, writers and musicians that have survived to this day speak eloquently of the immortality of true masterpieces. They fully show how powerless time is in front of the priceless works of the classics.

True art cannot be ignored, and its power can not only shape the inner world, but also dramatically change a person’s life.

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Expression of social ideas in artistic images. Art as a way of ideological influence on people. The ability of art to inspire a certain way of thinking, lifestyle, and change value orientations. Composition and means of emotional expressiveness of various arts.

Synthesis of arts in enhancing the emotional impact on a person.

Sample "art material:

Acquaintance with works of different types of art, their assessment from the position of positive and/or negative influences on a person’s feelings and consciousness (suggestive power, influence on emotions, manipulation of consciousness, uplifting spirit, etc.). Protest against the ideology of the social system in an original song , rock music.

Art. Rock paintings, pagan idols, amulets. Temple synthesis of arts. Triumphal arches, monumental sculpture, architecture, etc. The art of the Great Patriotic War (painting by A. Deineka, P. Korin, etc., posters by I. Toidze, etc.). Advertising (advertising posters, leaflets, clips), wall paintings (panels, mosaics, graffiti).

Music. Pagan culture of the pre-Christian era (ritual actions, folk ceremonies dedicated to the main milestones of human life). Sacred music “Liturgy”, “All-Night Vigil”, “Mass”, etc.). Musical classics and popular genres (L. Beethoven, P. Tchaikovsky, A. Scriabin, S. Prokofiev, popular songs). Songs of the war years and songs on a military theme. Music for films (I. Dunaevsky, D. Shostakovich, S. Prokofiev, A. Rybnikov, etc.). Contemporary pop domestic and foreign music. Songs and rock music (V. Vysotsky, B. Okudzhava, A. Gradsky, A. Makarevich, V. Tsoi and others, modern rock groups). Compensatory function of jazz (J. Gershwin, D. Ellington, E. Fitzgerald, L. Utesov, A. Tsfasman, L. Chizhik, A. Kozlov, etc.).

Literature. Works of poets and writers of the 19th-21st centuries. Poetry of V. Mayakovsky. Poems by front-line poets, songwriters.

Showing the possibilities of manipulating human consciousness by means of a poster, flyer, video clip, etc., in which the same phenomenon is presented in a positive or negative form.

Creation of a sketch for graffiti, a script for a video clip, a storyboard for a cartoon of an advertising and suggestive nature.

Selection and analysis of various works of art that were used in different years to instill certain feelings and thoughts in the people.

Creation of an artistic concept and embodiment of the emotional and figurative content of music through stage means.

Section 2. Art anticipates the future - 7 hours.

The generative energy of art is the awakening of feelings and consciousness capable of prophecy. The myth of Cassandra. The use of allegory and metaphor in various forms of art. Warning through art about social dangers. Predictions in art. Artistic thinking at the forefront of science. Scientific progress and art. Foresight of complex collisions of the 20th and 21st centuries in the works of artists, composers, and avant-garde writers. Anticipating future discoveries in contemporary art.

Comprehension of artistic images of various types of art, mastering them

artistic language. Evaluation of these works from the perspective of anticipation of the future, reality and fiction.

Art.“Bathing the Red Horse” by K. Petrov-Vodkin, “Bolshevik” by B. Kustodiev, “Birth of a New Planet” by K. Yuon, “Black Square” by K. Malevich,

93 “Guernica” by P. Picasso and others (at the teacher’s choice). Works by R. Delaunay, U. Boccioni, D. Balla, D. Severini and others. Symbolist painting (W. Blake, K. Friedrich, etc.).

Music. Works by S. Prokofiev, D. Shostakovich, A. Schnittke and others. Musical instruments (theremin, Martenot waves, synthesizer). Color music, computer music, laser shows (N. Rimsky-Korsakov, A. Scriabin, Artemyev, E. Denisov, A. Rybnikov, V. Galleev, J.-M. Jarre, etc.). Avant-garde music: dodecaphony, serial, concrete music, aleatorics (A. Schoenberg, K. Stockhausen, Ives, etc.). Rock music.

Literature. Works by R. Bradbury, the Strugatsky brothers, A. Belyaev, I. Efremov and others (at the teacher’s choice).

Screen arts, theater. Movies: “Memories of the Future” by H. Reinl, “Harry Potter” by K. Columbus, “The Fifth Element” by L. Besson, “Solaris” by A. Tarkovsky, “Captain Nemo” by V. Levin, etc. (at the teacher’s choice).

· Artistic and creative activities of students:

Analysis of the phenomena of contemporary art (fine, musical, literature, cinema, theater) in order to identify hidden prophecies of the future in works of contemporary art and substantiate one’s opinion.

Making your own forecast of the future using any type of art.

Creation of computer editing of fragments of musical works (sound combinations) on the theme “Music of Space”.

Section 3. The gift of creation. Practical function - 11 o'clock.

Aesthetic formation of the environment by art. Architecture: planning and construction of cities. Specifics of images in printing. The development of design and its importance in the life of modern society. Works of decorative and applied art and design as a reflection of the practical and aesthetic needs of man. Aestheticization of everyday life. Functions of light and serious music in human life. Expanding the visual arts in photography, film and television. Music in cinema. Montage, “clip-like” nature of modern artistic thinking. Mass and public arts.

Sample art material:

Study of the features of artistic images of various arts, their assessment from the standpoint of aesthetic and practical functions. Acquaintance with the formation of the environment by architecture, monumental sculpture, decorative and applied arts in different eras.

Art. Buildings and architectural ensembles that form the view of a city or square (Acropolis in Athens, Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin, panorama of the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Admiralty in St. Petersburg, etc.), monumental sculpture (“Gattamelata” by Donatello, “The Bronze Horseman” by E. Falcone, etc. ); pieces of furniture, dishes, etc. Design of a modern environment (interior, landscape design).

Music. Music in the surrounding life, everyday life. Music as a sign, background, way of relaxation; signaling function of music, etc. Music in sound and silent films. Music in the theater, on television, in cinema (based on classical musical works familiar to students - at the choice of the teacher).

Literature. Works of Russian and foreign writers (A. Pushkin, N. Gogol, M. Saltykov-Shchedrin, N. Leskov, L. Tolstoy, A. Chekhov, S. Yesenin, etc.; W. Shakespeare, J. Swift, W. Scott , J.-B. Moliere, etc.) (from the literature program - at the choice of the teacher).

Screen arts, theater. Films: “We'll Live Until Monday” by S. Rostotsky, “We Are From Jazz” by K. Shakhnazarov, “The Kid and Carlson Who Lives on the Roof” by V. Pluchek and M. Mikaelyan, “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” by J. De-my, “Man rain" by B. Levinson, "Moulin Rouge" by B. Luhrman, etc. (at the teacher's choice).

· Artistic and creative activities of students:

Carrying out a project (drawing, drawing, layout, description) of any household item. Design of a children's playground; production of a sketch-project for landscape design of a fragment of a public garden, park or interior design of a school recreation center, canteen.

Design of an invitation card, greeting card, clothing sketch using computer graphics.

Creating a sketch of a panel, stained glass or embossing to decorate the facade or interior of a building. Decorating or making a sketch of a decoration (art painting, carving, modeling) of a household item.

Development and holding of the “Musical Parodies” competition. Development of sketches of costumes and scenery for a school musical performance. Drawing up a program for a concert (serious and light music), competition, art festival, and their artistic design.

Conducting a study on the topic “The influence of classical popular music on the condition of domestic plants and animals.”

Section 4. Art and discovering the world for yourself - 7 hours.

Questioning yourself is the first step to creativity. The beauty of creative insight. The joint work of two types of thinking in different types of art. Creative imagination in the service of science and art - a new look at old problems. Art in the lives of outstanding people. Information wealth of art.

Specifics of perception of temporal and spatial arts. Research project.

Sample art material:

Exploring diverse perspectives on the role of art and creative activity in the process of experiencing works of various types of art.

Art. Examples of symmetry and asymmetry in art and science. Examples of understanding beauty in art and science: general and specific. Geometric constructions in art (examples of the golden ratio in different types of art). Representation of various ideas about the world system in graphics. Decorative compositions by M. Escher.

Music. Miniatures, large-form works. Vocal-choral, instrumental-symphonic, stage music of various styles and directions (at the choice of the teacher). Art in the lives of outstanding figures of science and culture (A. Borodin, M. Ciurlionis, S. Richter, V. Naumov, S. Yudin, A. Einstein, etc.).

Literature. Famous poets and writers about the purpose of creativity (W. Shakespeare, A. Pushkin, M. Lermontov, N. Gogol, S. Yesenin, I. Bunin, I. Shmelev - from the literature program at the teacher’s choice).

Screen arts, theater. Films: “Hamlet” by G. Kozintsev, “The Ballad of a Soldier” by G. Chukhrai, “An Ordinary Miracle”, “Juno and Avos” by M. Zakharov, “Promised Heaven” by E. Ryazanov, “The Wanderings of Odysseus” by A. Mikhalkov-Konchalovsky, “West Side Story” by D. Robbins and R. Wise, “The Passion of the Christ” by M. Gibson, “The Phantom of the Opera” by D. Schumacher, etc. (teacher’s choice).

Educational and thematic planning

THE POWER OF ART - Hello, Elena Sergeevna!.. The old teacher shuddered and looked up. A short young man stood in front of her. He looked at her cheerfully and anxiously, and she, seeing this funny boyish expression in his eyes, immediately recognized him. “Dementyev,” she said joyfully. - Is that you? “It’s me,” the man said, “can I sit down?” She nodded and he sat down next to her. - How are you doing, Dementyev, dear? “I work,” he said, “in the theater.” I'm an actor. An actor for everyday roles, what is called a “character”. And I work a lot! Well, what about you? How are you doing? “I’m still,” she said cheerfully, “great!” I teach fourth grade and there are some amazing kids. Interesting, talented... So everything is great! She paused and suddenly said in a fallen voice: “They gave me a new room... In a two-room apartment... Just paradise...” Something in her voice alerted Dementiev. “How strange you said it, Elena Sergeevna,” he said, “it’s somehow sad... What, is the room small?” Or is it a long drive? Or no elevator? After all, there is something, I feel it. Or is someone being rude? Who? Head teacher? Building manager? Neighbours? “Neighbors, yes,” admitted Elena Sergeevna, “you see, I live as if under the weight of an old cast-iron iron.” My neighbors somehow immediately set themselves up as the owners of the new apartment. No, they don’t make trouble, they don’t shout. They act. They threw my table out of the kitchen. All the hangers and hooks in the bathroom were taken up; I had nowhere to hang a towel. The gas burners are always busy with their borscht, it happens that I wait for an hour to boil tea... Oh, honey, you’re a man, you won’t understand, these are all little things. It’s all about the atmosphere, the nuances, why don’t you go to the police? Not to court. I don’t know how to deal with them... “Everything is clear,” Dementyev said, and his eyes became unkind, “you’re right.” Rudeness in its purest form... Where do you live, what is your address? Yeah. Thank you, I remember. I'll come see you this evening. Just a request, Elena Sergeevna. Don't be surprised at anything. And completely help me in every initiative I undertake! In the theater this is called “playing along”! Is it coming? Well, see you tonight! Let's try the magical power of art on your troglodytes! And he left. And in the evening the phone rang. They called once. Madame Mordatenkova, slowly moving her sides, walked along the corridor and opened it. In front of her, with his hands tucked into his trousers, stood a short man wearing a cap. A cigarette butt sat on his lower, wet, drooping lip. - Are you Sergeeva? – the man in the cap asked hoarsely. “No,” said Mordatenkova, shocked by his whole appearance. – Sergeeva received two calls. – I don’t care. Let's see you off! - answered the cap. Mordatenkova’s offended dignity moved deeper into the apartment. “Come on, walk,” said a hoarse voice from behind, “you’re crawling like a turtle.” Madame's sides began to move more quickly. “Here,” she said and pointed to Elena Sergeevna’s door. - Here! The stranger, without knocking, opened the door and entered. During his conversation with the teacher, the door remained unlocked. Mordatenkova, who for some reason had not gone home, heard every word of the cheeky newcomer. - So it was you who posted the piece of paper about the exchange? “Yes,” Elena Sergeevna’s restrained voice was heard. - I!.. - Have you seen my kennel? - I saw it. -Have you had a conversation with Nyurka, my wife? - Yes. - Well, well... After all, I’ll say so. I’ll be honest: I wouldn’t change it myself. Judge for yourself: mine has two roots. Whenever you put your mind to it, you can always figure it out for three. After all, this is convenience? Convenience... But, you see, I need meters, damn them. Meters! “Yes, of course, I understand,” Elena Sergeevna’s voice said chokedly. – Why do I need meters, why do I need them, do you understand? No? The family, brother, Sergeev, is growing. By leaps and bounds! After all, my eldest, Albertik, is what he soaked? Do not you know? Yeah! He got married, that's what! True, I took a good one, a beautiful one. Why complain? Beautiful - small eyes, great face! Like a watermelon!!! And vocal... Straight Shulzhenko. “Lilies of the valley, lilies of the valley” all day long! Because she has a voice - she will outshine any Red Army ensemble! Well, just Shulzhenko! This means that he and Albertik can very easily forge their grandson soon, right? It's a young thing, huh? Is it a young business or not, I ask? “Of course, of course,” came the sound from the room very quietly. - That's it! – the voice in the cap wheezed. – Now reason number two: Vitka. My youngest. The seventh suited him. Oh boy, I'll report to you. Good girl! Igrun. Does he need a place? Cossack robbers? Last week he started launching a satellite to Mars, and he almost burned down the whole apartment because it was cramped! He needs space. He has nowhere to turn around. And here? Go into the corridor and burn whatever you want! Am I right? Why would he set fire to his room? Your corridors are spacious, this is a plus for me! A? - Plus, of course. - So I agree. Where ours didn’t disappear! Let's look at utilities! And Mordatenkova heard him move into the corridor. Faster than a doe, she rushed to her room, where her husband was sitting at the table in front of a two-pack portion of dumplings. “Khariton,” madam whistled, “some bandit has come, about an exchange with a neighbor!” Go, maybe you can somehow prevent it!.. Mordatenkov jumped out into the corridor like a bullet. There, as if just waiting for him, was already standing a man in a cap, with a cigarette butt stuck to his lip. “I’ll put a chest here,” he said, lovingly stroking the near corner, “my mother has a chest, about one and a half tons.” We'll put him here and let him sleep. I’ll write my mother from the Smolensk region. Why don’t I pour a bowl of borscht for my own mother? I'll pour it! And she will look after the children. Here her chest will fit just fine. And she is calm, and I feel good. Well, then show me. “Here we have a small corridor, right in front of the bathroom,” Elena Sergeevna muttered, lowering her eyes. - And where? – the man in the cap perked up. - And where? Yeah, I see, I see. He stopped, thought for a minute, and suddenly his eyes took on a naive, sentimental expression. - Do you know what? - he said confidentially. - I’ll tell you as if it were my own. I have a brother, you golden old woman. He's an alcoholic, you know. Every time he gets sick, he knocks on my door at night. Straight out, you know, it’s bursting. Because he doesn’t want to end up in a sobering station. Well, that means he’s pounding, and that means I don’t open the door for him. The room is small, where should he go? You can’t take it with you! And here I’ll throw some rag on the floor and let him sleep! He’ll catch his breath and be quiet again, because he’s the one who makes a row when he’s drunk. In a minute, I’ll cut you all off. And so nothing, quiet. Let him sleep here. Brother, after all... Native blood, not cattle... The Mordatenkovs looked at each other in horror. “And here is our bathroom,” said Elena Sergeevna and opened the white door. The man in the cap took only one quick glance into the bathroom and nodded approvingly: “Well, the bath is good, capacious.” We'll pickle cucumbers in it for the winter. Nothing, not nobles. You can wash your face in the kitchen, but on the first of May you can go to the bathhouse. Come on, show me the kitchen. Where is your table? “I don’t have my own table,” Elena Sergeevna said clearly, “the neighbors put it out.” They say that two tables are cramped. - What? – the man in the cap said menacingly. – What kind of neighbors are they? These, or what?! – He casually pointed towards the Mordatenkovs. – Are two tables too small for them? Ah, the undercut bourgeoisie! Well, wait, you damn doll, let Nyurka come here, she’ll quickly scratch your eyes out if you say anything against her! “Well, you’re not very good here,” Mordatenkov said in a trembling voice, “I would ask you to respect…” “Be quiet, old cockroach,” the man in the cap interrupted him, “he wanted it in the forehead, right?” So I'll spray! I can! Let me serve fifteen days for the fourth time, and I’ll spray you! But I still doubted whether to change or not. Yes, for your impudence I will change from a prince! Bauschk! – He turned to Elena Sergeevna. – Write an application for exchange quickly! My soul is burning for these scoundrels! I'll show them life! Come see me tomorrow morning. I'm waiting for you. And he moved towards the exit. In the large corridor, without stopping, he threw over his shoulder, pointing somewhere towards the ceiling: “I’ll hang a trough here.” And then there's the motorcycle. Be healthy. Make sure you don't cough. The door slammed. And there was dead silence in the apartment. And an hour later... Fat Mordatenkov invited Elena Sergeevna into the kitchen. There was a brand new blue and yellow kitchen table there. “This is for you,” said Mordatenkov, embarrassed, “why do you need to crowd on the windowsill.” It is for you. And beautiful, and convenient, and free! And come and watch TV with us. Today is Raikin. Let’s laugh together... “Zina, honey,” he shouted into the corridor, “look, tomorrow you’ll go to the dairy, so don’t forget to bring kefir for Elena Sergeevna.” You drink kefir in the morning, right? “Yes, kefir,” said Elena Sergeevna. – What kind of bread do you prefer? Round, Riga, custard? “Well, what are you talking about,” said Elena Sergeevna, “I myself!”.. “Nothing,” Mordatenkov said sternly and again shouted into the corridor: “Zinulik, and bread!” Whichever Elena Sergeevna loves, that’s the one you’ll take!.. And when you come, darling, you’ll wash what she needs... – Oh, what are you doing!.. – Elena Sergeevna waved her hands and, unable to restrain herself any longer, ran to her room. There she pulled a towel from the wall and pressed it to her mouth to muffle her laughter. Her small body shook with laughter. - The power of art! – Elena Sergeevna whispered, laughing and gasping. – Oh, the magical power of art... Victor Dragunsky