Illustrations for the ABC book in the works of Moldovan artists (1945-2015). Preliminary research of the genesis and evolution of aesthetic values

Abstract

The ABC book is the most important book that affects the cognitive the aesthetic development of the child. The history of this book goes back several centuries, and its prehistory can be traced back to the days of the appearance of writing. This article is dedicated to the study of the processes associated with the evolution of the principles of illustrating ABC books in the works of artists of the Soviet and post-Soviet periods. Among the famous Moldovan artists, who illustrated books of this didactic nature, are: Valentina Nechaeva, Valentina Rusu-Ciobanu, Leonid Grigorashenco, Ilya Bogdesco, Evgheni Merega, Boris Brânzei, Igor Vieru, Lică Sainciuc, Isai Cârmu, Alexei Colîbneac,Vasile Movileanu, Aurel Guțu-Resteu, Vasili Tsehmister, Anna Evtushenco, Violeta Zabulica-Diordiev, Elena Leshcu, Mihail Brunea, Oleg Cojocari, Elvira Voloshin-Cemortan and others. The study of ABC illustrations in the works of Moldovan book graphic artists provided an opportunity to analyze the genesis and evolution of its aesthetic aspects, and to identify the main artistic values of this branch of fine arts.