GENRE TRANSFORMATION AND ARTISTIC PRINCIPLES IN THE FINE ARTS OF UZBEKISTAN IN THE POST–WORLD WAR II PERIOD

Abstract

This article examines the processes of genre transformation and the evolution of artistic principles in the fine arts of Uzbekistan during the post–World War II period. It analyzes how socio-political changes, ideological frameworks, and cultural shifts influenced the development of visual art in the region. Particular attention is paid to the transformation of traditional genres such as portrait, landscape, and historical painting, as well as the emergence of new thematic and stylistic approaches. The study also explores the interaction between national artistic traditions and the dominant aesthetic doctrines of the Soviet era, including socialist realism. The research highlights the gradual diversification of artistic expression and the formation of a distinctive national style within the broader Soviet artistic context. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural dynamics that shaped modern Uzbek fine arts.