THE COMPARISON OF TRADITIONAL AND INNOVATIVE METHODS IN TEACHING PAINTING

Abstract

This article provides a profound analysis of the pedagogical, psychological, and methodological foundations of teaching painting within the system of higher and secondary specialized art education. It explores the conceptual differences between the traditional teaching system - which boasts a centuries-old history and relies on master-apprentice traditions, principles of academic realism, and the laws of direct drawing from life - and innovative methods that encompass modern digital technologies, virtual reality (VR), hybrid learning, and interactive case studies. The article evaluates the advantages, limitations, and functional roles of both approaches in shaping the aesthetic worldview, technical skills, and creative thinking abilities of future fine art specialists. According to the research findings, absolute reliance on a single approach does not yield the expected efficiency in today’s era of globalization and digitization. Instead, the scientific and theoretical necessity of integrating innovative pedagogical technologies while preserving the foundation of the traditional academic school - thereby creating an integrative-innovative model - is thoroughly substantiated.