Historical portrait in monumental and decorative art of a technical university
Abstract
This article examines the role of historical portraiture in monumental and decorative art (MDA) as a component of the cultural and educational environment in technical universities. Using Irkutsk National Research Technical University as a case study, the research analyzes contemporary approaches to integrating MDA into architectural spaces and its pedagogical function. Special focus is given to three key diploma projects by graduates of the Department of Monumental and Decorative Painting, which showcase a synthesis of artistic traditions and modern technologies. The findings reveal that historical portraits in MDA serve not only a decorative purpose but also an educational one, fostering corporate identity and historical memory. The study’s novelty lies in its emphasis on the regional specifics of Siberian MDA and its contribution to visual pedagogy.
About the Authors
D. V. Dorokhin
Irkutsk National Research Technical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dmitry V. Dorokhin, Docent, Head of the Department of Monumental-Decorative Painting and Design named after V. G. Smagin
Irkutsk, 664074
P. K. Ilyushenko
Irkutsk National Research Technical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Polina K. Ilyushenko, 5th-year Student, Department of Monumental-Decorative Painting and Design named after V. G. Smagin
Irkutsk, 664074
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Dorokhin D.V., Ilyushenko P.K. Historical portrait in monumental and decorative art of a technical university. ARTE. 2025;(2):116-123. (In Russ.)
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