Postmodern Principles Research Articles

Exploring Sherry Simon’s views on translation through a postmodern lens

Abstract The present study takes a postmodern approach to Sherry Simon’s views on translation, aiming to uncover the extent to which her ideas in translation studies align with postmodern thought. To this end, the works of prominent postmodern thinkers including Lyotard, Baudrillard, Derrida, Cixous, Deleuze, Guattari, and Irigaray are examined. Their postmodern claims are listed and described as scenarios. Then, Simon’s views are compared with these scenarios in quest of commonalities. The results indicate that Simon’s views on gender are indeed postmodern. Her rejection of the conventional definition of fidelity reflects a postmodern stance as it rejects rigid binary opposites. Similarly, her rejection of hierarchical structures aligns with postmodern principles. Furthermore, her advocacy for dismantling absolutes in polarity can also be considered postmodern. Finally, her view on handling texts in translation to foreground female subjectivity qualifies as a postmodern approach.

Unveiling Religious Paradigm and Postmodern Deconstruction in Dramatic Works from The Balkan Countries of the 20th And Early 21st Centuries: A Study of Sabri Hamiti’s Drama

The article investigated the religious paradigm and postmodern deconstruction in the dramatic works of Balkan playwrights, focusing on Kosovar writer Sabri Hamiti, exploring the role of religious and mythological narratives in his plays and their deconstruction through postmodernist techniques. The research analysed how Hamiti incorporates biblical, Qur’anic, and mythological symbols to question traditional moral frameworks, offering new interpretations of sin, redemption, and moral responsibility. Using a comparative literary approach and textual analysis, the study identified key postmodern principles such as multiplicity of meanings, temporal disruptions, and deconstruction of fixed structures in Hamiti’s works. The results demonstrate that Hamiti’s dramas challenge the stability of religious and moral concepts, while simultaneously utilizing them as cultural artifacts that contribute to the national identity of the Balkans. His plays reveal a complex interaction between the sacred and the profane, highlighting the role of religion in shaping both individual and collective consciousness. The findings underscore the enduring significance of religious symbols in contemporary Balkan drama and the profound impact of postmodernist tendencies on the cultural and theatrical development of the region.

Эксперименты с формой: варианты деконструкции и неоконструктивизма в архитектуре Москвы 1990-2000-х годов

At the turn of the 20th — 21st centuries, Moscow architecture was dynamic, with different architects working simultaneously, embodying individual meanings in a variety of architectural form and materials. One of the lines of the modern Moscow architecture development was experimentation with space, form and construction, which, among other things, involved references to the principles and techniques of deconstructivism and appeals to constructivism, which make the subject of this article. Deconstructivist motifs in the Moscow architecture of the 1990s — 2000s are primarily visible in the architectural works of A. Asadov’s studio and individual projects of V. Kolosnitsyn and A. Loktev. The search for non-trivial plastic solutions interested such architects as M. Khazanov, A. Bokov, S. Skuratov, S. Kiselev, G. Nadtochiy, K. Konovaltsev, B. Shabunin and others. Some of the architectural objects appeared to be full-fledged followers of constructivist traditions (e.g. the works of the architectural workshop of N. Lyzlov, some projects of A. Skokan and the Ostozhenka architectural bureau, urban objects of A. Vissarionov, A. Vorontsov, Y. Ilyin-Adaev, etc.). This article reveals one of the trends in the development of Moscow architecture which along with neomodernism, neoclassicism, capitalist romanticism (or ‘caprom’), an appeal to Art Deco, to the techniques and principles of postmodernism has permanently changed the appearance of the capital.

Masculinity in Islam: Exploring the Dynamic Shift in Gender Roles in A Postmodern Context

This research investigates the evolving gender roles in the light of Islam, focusing on the understudied and much-neglected concept of masculinity in the context of postmodernism. Masculinity in Islam refers to men being the sole providers, breadwinners, and protectors of the family, whereas postmodernism acknowledges diverse and malleable expressions of masculinity. This study employs a multi-dimensional approach, analysing Islamic scriptures, historical perspectives, and ongoing discourse on gender roles, guided by postmodern principles and Islamic beliefs. It analyses whether Islam accommodates reinterpreted, newly constructed concepts of masculinity within postmodern discourses and how Muslim men should navigate tensions between traditional Islamic roles assigned to them and new approaches. Additionally, it delves into the influence of contemporary societal changes on shaping modern Islamic masculinity. By doing so, this study makes a valuable contribution to the wider discourse on gender, particularly masculinity, in Islam under the postmodern lens. The significance of these findings lies in their potential to promote intercultural dialogue, challenge stereotypes, and foster gender equity within Muslim communities.

SOLVING THE UKRAINIAN DEMOGRAPHIC DISASTER: A POSTMODERN PERSPECTIVE

This paper explores the demographic crisis in Ukraine through the innovative lens of postmodern theory. Departing from traditional approaches, the authors argue that solving the country's pressing issues of low birth rates and high mortality, especially among the elderly, requires a comprehensive, interdisciplinary strategy grounded in postmodern principles. The analysis first situates Ukraine's demographic woes within the broader global context of climate change, socioeconomic inequality, mass migration, and technological disruption - factors that heighten the complexity of the challenge. It then delves into the specific demographic data, examining not only the statistical trends, but also the sociocultural shifts impacting family formation and reproductive behaviors. Drawing on postmodern concepts of complexity, diversity, anti-universalism, and emphasis on inclusion, the paper proposes a multi-faceted set of solutions. These range from promoting individual expression and creativity, to developing targeted policies supporting young families, revamping migration frameworks, combating discrimination, and even exploring the potential of reproductive technologies. Importantly, the authors frame these interventions within the context of a new national idea centered on preserving and strengthening Ukrainian identity. Ultimately, this study represents a bold, unconventional approach to the demographic crisis, challenging conventional demographic theories and offering a fresh, contextual perspective rooted in postmodern thought. Its findings hold significant implications for policymakers, academics, and civil society stakeholders seeking innovative pathways to address Ukraine's pressing demographic challenges.

Authors’ searches embodied in the 1990s–2000s architectural objects of the Yakimanka district

The article explores the diversity of Moscow’s architectural thought of the 1990s-2000s on the example of the architecture of the Yakimanka district and considers the main trends in the development of the Russian architecture: from understanding and following the principles of postmodernism and retrospectivism to turning to Neoclassicism, Art Deco, and new interpretations of architectural forms of modernism.

Post-Second World War Reconstruction of Polish Cities: The Interplay Between Politics and Paradigms

By the end of the Second World War, many of the Polish cities—and especially their historic centres—were in ruins. This was caused by both bombings and sieges conducted by the Nazis and Soviets. The particular group of cities is associated with former German lands—now called the “Recovered Territories”—which were incorporated into the borders of Poland as compensation for its Eastern Borderlands lost to the Soviet Union. These cities started to be gradually rebuilt after the end of the war, although one can distinguish certain stages and types of interventions, varying from the restoration and idealisation of the pre-war townscapes (so-called “Polish School of Conservation,” which was developed along principles contradictory to the urban conservation theories of these times) to late modern as well as postmodern (called the “retroversion”) principles. This process is ongoing, meaning the reconstruction of the historic cities is not yet completed. At the same time, these processes were embedded within the changing political perspectives—varying from “restoration of destroyed heritage” through “providing modern living environments” up to the “theming urban spaces.” In some cities, various stages and approaches overlapped, creating unique palimpsests. The article focuses not only on the evolution of both politics and design paradigms but mostly on the interplay between them and, as a result, on the doctrine’s evolution. Consequently, these considerations allow presenting the similarities and differences in the evolution of the reconstruction of Polish cities to the cases known from Western Europe and provide the framework for understanding the contemporary urban design paradigms of Central and Eastern Europe.

Nonselection and Constellation: the Principles of Acentricism in Prose by Dubravka Ugrešić, Olga Tokarchuk, and Oksana Zabuzhko (in the novels «Museum of Unconditional Surrender» by Dubravka Ugrešić, «Flights» by Olga Tokarchuk, and «Museum of Abandoned Secrets» by Oksana Zabuzhko

The subject of the article is the artistic embodiment of the postmodern principles of constellation (Walter Benjamin, Theodor Adorno) and nonselection (Douwe Fokkema) in the works of prose by Slavic writers. The novels by Croatian, Polish, and Ukrainian authors — Dubravka Ugrešić’s “Museum of Unconditional Surrender”, Olga Tokarchuk’s “Flights”, and Oksana Zabuzhko’s “Museum of Abandoned Secrets” — are analyzed within comparative approach. The novelty of the study is determined by the fact that it is the first attempt to compare samples of Ukrainian, Polish, and Croatian literature in the light of the embodiment of postmodern principles of constellation and nonselection in them. The study revealed a number of formal features inherent in all three novels selected for the analysis, i.e. fragmented composition, narrative heterogeneity, multiple plotlines, and intertwining of chronotopes. At the level of content, acentric tendencies define the common for all three works emphasis on the search for meaning-making connections between random elements, attention to trifles and details as elements of the constellation structure. The motif of crossing and disappearing borders, which is realized in a specific way in the novels by Olga Tokarchuk and Dubravka Ugrešić, is eloquently acentric. The motif of crossing and disappearing borders, which is expressed in particular ways in the novels by Olga Tokarchuk and Dubravka Ugrešić, is eloquently centric. All of the works selected for analysis are distinguished by their thematic inclusiveness, which manifests itself in the actualization of the marginal, imperfect, and irrelevant: rubbish, garbage, trifles, “mistakes and dead ends of creation,” “things no one needs.” A striking manifestation of nonselection is the philosophical interpretation of rubbish presented in a postmodernist tone in the novels “Museum of Abandoned Secrets” by Oksana Zabuzhko and “Museum of Unconditional Surrender” by Dubravka Ugrešić. While Oksana Zabuzhko perceives rubbish as a trace of a person’s private life, Dubravka Ugrešić sees it as a symbol of a bygone era and a vanished country, Yugoslavia. Highlighting specific features in the realization of the universal principles of postmodernism in the works of related literatures emphasizes the peculiarity and historical background of each of them. The evidence of common philosophical tendencies and similar motifs in the analysed novels gives grounds to speak of the existence of structural and typological ties between Ukrainian, Polish and Croatian literature.

Postcolonial Epistemology: African “Registers”

With global digitalization and the resulting intensification of communication processes, the accumulation and retransmission of ideas and their connotations have accelerated. The academic environment has changed in the course of updating the research field and building up a new picture of the world, complex and diversified. The accumulation of “critical mass” of talented intellectual scholars based both in Africa and within the African Diaspora, focused on “breakthrough” in philosophy and epistemology, was reflected in an attack on the theoretical principles of postmodernism and Postcolonialism and a dynamic transformation of the conceptual principles and content of African studies. Contrary to Eurocentrism, Africa has become an epistemological laboratory, where the developing theories claiming to become metanarratives, within which new metalexemes and metagenres are emerging. Postcolonial discourse contains elements of metascience, a universal system of knowledge production. The interrelation of facts and methodology in their framework fully corresponds to the trends of the time in the era of algorithms, and their choice both forms the mechanisms of scientific knowledge, but also ensures success in the fight against stereotypes, not only racial and ethnic. The theoretical and methodological significance of postcolonial studies refers to the actualization of the “crossroad” problems in the history of Africa and the Diaspora, such as colonialism and decolonization, ethnicity and identity, hybridity and otherness, essentialism and transcendence, exodus and exile. In the present article the authors focus on the results of the interaction of researchers of African descent with postcolonial theory, as well as on the ideas of postcoloniality and decoloniality, which to a certain extent oppose each other. Particular attention is paid to the development of an updated epistemology of knowledge in the process of the formation of the “postcolonial library,” which includes the works of many scholars from Franz Fanon and Leopold Senghor to Kwame Anthony Appiah and Achille Mbembe.

SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF MASTERING UNCERTAINTY IN A TURBULENT SOCIETY

Modern society is characterized by permanent challenges that create a situation of the need to preserve the key parameters of social development, taking into account temporary and situational deviations from the strategic direction of this development. The key to understanding the problem of determination in modern science can be the identification of regularities in the development of science itself. On the one hand, there is no doubt about the need to systematize knowledge and adhere to clear scientific criteria – especially in a situation of exponential growth in the volume and variety of knowledge possessed by modern society. On the other hand, science constantly abandons some part of its recent postulates, which turn out to be only partially proven hypotheses that have only partial truth. In the end, only the basic scientific criteria and the instruction for incessant internal criticism and self-improvement of science remain beyond doubts and changes, while the substantive part of science is in a state of permanent transformation and refinement. In a postmodern society, such a methodological and worldview instruction of science receives additional ideological legitimation thanks to postmodern principles of knowledge organization – such as rhizomaticity, discursiveness, narrativism, intertextuality, etc. The signs of science at its current stage of development are: a significant increase in the specific weight of interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary research; emergence of new integrated sciences; the use of accurate methods in the study of methodological and epistemological problems of science and the demarcation of knowledge; search for new forms of research adequate to the latest specificity of the subject of the socio-humanitarian disciplinary spectrum; an intensive analysis of the relationships between the epistemological and axiological foundations of socio-humanitarian science. The research approach, which is based on the understanding of the factor of instability, fully meets the modern scientific and social demand for the designation of the content format and problematic challenges of modernity, provides an opportunity to grasp new cognitive horizons and slices of reality, which are characterized by signs of becoming, nonlinearity, uncertainty – that is, almost all attributes of a turbulent society.

4 Blocks in Podil: Kyiv’s Response to the Crisis of Modernist Planning

In the Ukrainian Socialist Republic, as in many other countries of the Soviet bloc, most of construction in the late 1950’s and onwards up to the late 1980’s was primarily associated with functional zoning, mass housing, standardized prefabricated elements, microrayons, stiff typologies and public services organized according to the strict state regulations and building code. The demand for a system change was getting to a crucial point: architects felt they were losing social standing and voicing, while residents were raising their voices against the monotony of the ‘sleeping districts’.
 A challenging answer came from the group of young Ukrainian architects who gained momentum and entered the competition for the redevelopment of two sites within the Podil (Kyiv’s historic district) in the late 1970s. Building on local contexts, human scale and materialities, they developed a highly unconventional project that stood out of the ubiquitous design practices. Inspired by ‘brick architecture’, they designed four residential blocks using brick as the material both cheap and flexible.
 Analyzing official/popular narratives and representations (e.g. media, interviews, discussions, projects, competition entries etc.), the paper seeks to address the following questions: What were the ways/instruments of ‘producing locality’ and how it refers to postmodernism? Which ‘architectural principles of postmodernism’ could be traced in the 4Blocks design? Was it a pm manifest, a ‘conscious reaction’ to the overall crisis of modernist ideology, or the project was a product of ‘discursive formation’/cf. Foucault/, a case of surmodernité involontaire?

Георізноманіття: виміри, конотації, асоціації

The paper aims to outline the main characteristics of the term ‘geological diversity’ in its three most clear and interrelated aspects: legal, worldview, and natural historic. The legal aspect of geodiversity now seems to be the most clearly comprehended and the most efficient in regard to its primary tasks. The experience of regulation in the international law of various objects of geodiversity is considered in relation to the concept of world her-itage. Based on the convention of biological diversity, which is also part of world heritage, we attempt by anal-ogy to compare biodiversity and geodiversity as an object of legal regulation. The system of Kant’s philosophy is analysed as a worldview basis, which can be used to clarify the meaning of the term ‘geodiversity’ and which is based on the priority of the researcher’s self-reflection in theoretical or practical judgments: being ‘in-tersubjective’ it finds realization in principles of postmodernism and other worldview novelties. The natural his-toric aspects of geodiversity are considered as one of the variants of systematization of the factual materials amassed in the earth sciences, based on the needs of the related scientific, economic, and conservational activ-ities of humans in the geological space. Analysing the demands to science in general and to geology in particu-lar, we suggest that despite the importance of systematizing paradigms, the systematic unity of geology—at least at the current stage of its development—is based on the specifics of geological thinking able to fully comprehend the diversity of geological phenomena and on the basic principles of systematization of the fac-tual material neutral in regard to dominating paradigms. In this sense, geology—as a multi-level dynamic sys-tem of reflection of the results of geological studies—embodies the ‘oncoming movement’ of empirical gener-alizations of the factual material and the conceptual-mathematical models of the more adequate reflection of the diversity of geological phenomena, among which models of fractal geometry appear to be the most pro-spective.

Экспликация идей философии постмодернизма в архитектуре

Постулирование новых принципов бытия философами-постмодернистами – хаотичности, децентрации, ризоматичности, плюральности – отразило нелинейный характер развития социальной системы, одной из проекций которой явилось формирование принципиально новой архитектуры.Анализ работ теоретиков архитектурного постмодернизма позволил выявить влияние их мировоззренческой парадигмы на трансформацию архитектуры как ответ на социальные вызовы современности. Экспликация принципов постмодернизма в архитектуре выразилась в преобразовании ее знаково-символического пространства, которое рассмотрено в статье посредством семиотического анализа ряда архитектурных объектов.

"The Russian Idea" in the Postmodern situation: modern forms of the concept's existence on the example of Neo-Eurasianism

The subject of the research is the concept of "Russian idea" from the point of view of its transformation in the conditions of the modern postmodern paradigm. The characteristic markers forming the modern cultural-historical and philosophical paradigm are revealed – the specifics of their influence on the concept of "Russian idea" are analyzed. An example of the modern representation of the "neo-Eurasian" version of the concept as interpreted by A. G. Dugin demonstrates how in a postmodern situation, even ideas that are in discursive opposition to postmodern principles inevitably turn out to be embedded in the modern paradigm. Russian postmodern situation determines the specific forms of existence of the concept of "Russian idea", which, in turn, are representative for the analysis of phenomena, processes and transformations of modern Russian culture and the study of its dynamics. The novelty of the research lies in the analysis of the "Russian idea" as a concept with an unchanging semantic core, fixed through the presence of cross–cutting terms, as well as in identifying the characteristic types of modern forms of existence of the concept - Messianic, conservative-protective, nationalist, neo-Eurasian, political-ideological, liberal and others. The article analyzes and identifies the patterns of the constitution of the concept "Russian idea" in the conditions of the postmodernist paradigm, examines the specific markers characterizing the concept in the postmodern situation. The "Russian idea", on the one hand, is opposed to postmodernism as an axiological antinomy, on the other hand, modern markers of the concept are revealed, making it part of the postmodern system.

BRICOLAGE AND NON-SELECTION AS LANGUAGE STRATEGIES OF THE RAP GROUP "MUTANT KHVLAM"

The purpose of the article is to determine the features of the rap discourse as an original linguistic integral phenomenon of the XXI century, to characterize the language strategies of one of the underground Russian rap groups. The relevance of the work is due to the little research of rap as an artistic discursive formation. The object of the analysis is the texts of the rap group “Mutant Khvlam”. The subject of consideration is the linguistic features of poly code works, the use of postmodern principles in the organization of the band’s tracks. As a result of the study, a contextual correlation was established between the current cultural paradigm and the development of a new musical and verbal genre. A postmodern angle of view on the ideological and linguistic foundations of the existence of rap was involved, an assumption was given about the neo-mythological nature of the rap narrative. Conclusions: Rap is a single type of spoken discourse, regardless of the poetic or prose tradition; has a hybrid nature and a flexible structure that allows the subject of speech to act freely within the genre, to resort to language experiments and play. The creative heritage of the rap group “Mutant Khvlam” is characterized by the form-making principles of non-selection and bricolage, with the help of which the author’s neo-mythological world is constructed. Non-selection as the lack of consistency and completeness of the narrative manifests itself at the lexical, grammatical, and syntactic levels. The fragmentariness and illogic nature of speech constructions in the texts of the group disorient the recipient in the information space, forcing him to unsuccessfully think up potential inter-image connections, intentions of speech, and the axiology of a decentralized narrative. Bricolage as a tool “recycles” the fragments of cultural codes of various origins into an eclectic linguistic kaleidoscope, enhancing the effect of the chaos of non-selection, and creating a network of primary sources for multiple interpretations.

Mediated Enjoyment- Representations of Luxury in the Web Discourse of Lifestyle Magazines

Luxury is a 913BE global industry spanning multiple categories according to the Boston Consulting Group, and it represents a major market worldwide, one that has registered a tremendous growth in the last decade. Brands have developed a significant presence in the digital space and consumers have, indeed, augmented their purchases in the online environment. Even though there are a few studies about luxury in media and magazines there seems to be an absence of luxury studies on online magazines. More important, the examination of discursive representations of luxury in the online media has not, until now, deserved much attention. This paper explores the discursive construction and representations of luxury on the top 5 web magazines on luxury lifestyle. It concludes that Leisure, Hedonism, Carpe Diem, Singularity, Escape and Magnificence form the pentactic axis from which web magazines audiences take part in luxury discourse. By exposing this discursive pentactic construct, as well as by uncovering luxury web magazines social-cultural practices, linguistic, visual and strategic discursive principles, this investigation sheds light into the discursive mechanisms through which web magazines luxury discourse occurs. At the same time, the paper found that web magazines portrait luxury standing between two opposing poles: on one hand, luxury discourse is associated with the display of social status; on other hand, it is linked with personal gratification in a clear alignment with postmodern principles of Individualism, Hedonism and Indulgence.

«Сложная простота»: от метафоры к понятию

The artistic culture of the 20th century is characterized by complex processes that have affected the aesthetics, philosophy of art and technology of creating works of art. The search for common patterns that unite different types of contemporary art is an urgent problem. The notion of “complex simplicity” is increasingly common in the cultural sphere as a generalized view of various artistic phenomena. The purpose of the article is to determine the conceptual status of “complex simplicity” and the specifics of its manifestations in the artistic culture of the 20th century. In the first half of the 20th century Prokofiev declared “new simplicity” as an alternative to the intentional complication of the musical language. Similar phenomena emerged in foreign musical culture: the anti-romantic orientation “Les Six”, the rational ideas of the “Second Viennese School”, the harmony and simplicity of neoclassicism. The fundamental difference of creative positions has been outlined: the desire for simplicity “in general” (as accessibility, primitivism) - and the desire for simplicity of the new quality, combined with the complexity of internal organization. In the painting the idea of a simple form was elevated to the level of a complex aesthetic concept - a new philosophy of color and form (Rayonism, Suprematism, etc.). The idea of “emptiness and simplicity” and the slogan “Less is more” (Ludwig Mies van der Rohe) dominated in architecture and interior design. The following factors actualized the interest in “complex simplicity”: 1) the complexity of the internal organization was an opportunity for the Creator not to fall into primitivism and simplification. So the masters separate themselves from the amateurism generated by the mass culture of the 20th century; 2) quality of simplicity allowed to protect the person from event and information oversaturation of modern life; 3) socio-cultural situation and artistic ideology of socialist realism has become an important factor in the domestic art. “Complex simplicity” in contemporary art is represented by two options: either an artistic text has a complex idea and content with simplicity of form and perception; or a simple concept is combined with a complex structure. This problem is actively manifested itself in the 20th century due to the increased attention to the communicative functions of culture and its texts. “Complex simplicity” implements the most important principles of postmodernism: it gives the opportunity to speak a professional and complex language in the “era of lost simplicity” (U. Eco), allows the recipient of any level of training to perceive the literary text as far as possible (pluralism of meanings). “Complex simplicity” can be considered as a property of the text of culture that characterizes its communicative functions. Despite the metaphorical nature of “complex simplicity”, it can become a full-fledged concept due to the specificity of the terminological apparatus of cultural science

Postmodern Principles in Integrated Teaching of Foreign Languages and Fine Arts to Primary Learners in the New Ukrainian School

The article deals with the issue of integrated teaching of foreign languages and fine arts to primary learners in the New Ukrainian school that seeks to overcome postcolonial and modernist traditions of education and gradually implements postmodern education principles. In this regard, the article highlights the use of such postmodernist trends as simulation, free interpretation, and establishment of personal associative connections in integrated teaching of foreign languages and fine arts. Such a need is based on the hypothesis that primary learners are extremely sensitive to the above-mentioned trends and can enrich their vocabulary via consecutive study-visualization of foreign language words and their denotations. Research methods include theoretical analysis of relevant sources, pedagogical modelling of stages, special methods of integrated teaching of foreign languages and fine arts, prognostic methods. The article presents the step-by-step process of integrated teaching of foreign language and fine arts. It proves that integrative teaching in primary school thematically and methodically coincides with the three-stage process of acquiring the basics of foreign languages and fine arts. Besides, the article contains practical recommendations on the organization of integrated teaching of foreign languages and fine arts. The international relevance of the article lies in projecting the postmodern education principles on didactic realities of developing countries that need to learn the experience of educational transformation based on Ukraine’s example, as well as in implementing these principles in integrated teaching of foreign languages and fine arts.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ УКРАЇНСЬКОГО ЖИВОПИСУ У ПОСТМОДЕРНІСТСЬКОМУ ВИМІРІ

The purpose of the study is to identify the postmodernism principles' influence on formation of the distinctive features of Ukrainian painting in the XXIstсentury. Methodology. The research uses a culturological approach to consider postmodernism as a creative method and factor that influences the activities of Ukrainian artists. Formal-stylistic analysis is applied to clarify the connection between creative practices and the principles of postmodernism and to determine their features as well.Results.The analysis of Ukrainian artists' painting practice of the XXI century in the context of the postmodern worldview was carried out. The study focuses on postmodernism as a factor in the development of various artistic styles. The artistic and stylistic features of painting over recent years in Ukraine were analyzed. There was revealed the natural influence of postmodernist principles on domestic painting, characterized by the features of postmodernism, which is manifested in a variety of areas (conceptualism, transavant-garde, contemporary, etc.) and syncretism in art. Although the latest painting practices are integrating into European culture and tend to the Western European tradition, Ukrainian art still saves its distinguishing features. It was found that a feature of Ukrainian postmodernism is the conceptualization of painting, the introduction of deep content into a new format of painting and the synthesis of traditional fine art and new technologies. Scientific novelty lies in the identification of the main distinctive features and patterns of Ukrainian postmodern painting development. The practical significance. Presented results aid to trace postmodernism as a factor of influence on the peculiarities of the formation of new directions in Ukrainian painting practices, which can be used as a theoretical basis for further art criticism analysis of contemporary painting.

The Ecological Turn: Constructive Postmodernism and Construction of Ecological Civilization in China

Abstract This article investigates the impact of constructive postmodernism and the idea of a Second Enlightenment in China and on the current ecological situation in that country. The article investigates the theoretical and practical principles of constructive postmodernism and their application to developing a comprehensive and systematic mode of solving environmental problems.