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Экфрасiс у творчасцi мультыталентаў
Ekphrasis in the work of multi-talents

Author(s): Margaryta Petuhova
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Theory of Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: ekphrasis; multi-talent; Doppelbegabungen; the interaction of literature and art.; intermediality; Kunstlerroman; autobiography

Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes ekphrasis in the work of multi-talents – authors who in their activity turned to different artistic practices (painting, photography and literature). The attention is focused on the relevance of the study of the phenomenon of artistic universalism. The main approaches to the definition of ekphrasis are considered and a classification of ekphrastic inclusions is given. Based on the material of the literary works of J. Drazdovich, M. Chagall, U. Galubok and J. Bulhak, the role and functions in the text of descriptions of works of art are considered. It has been revealed that in the works of multi-talents, ekphrasis is one of the ways to characterize heroes and space; it conveys the appearance of a certain era, broadcasts the author’s position, serves as an allegory of culture and actualizes art issues. It is an important plot–forming element which ensures the integrity of the work.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 12
  • Page Range: 213-236
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Belarusian