Olga Leonidovna Nekrasova-Karateeva: a study of the functions of an artist, teacher, scientist and public figure

The material of this article is the life and work of a representative of St. Petersburg culture, combining different areas of personal manifestation in art, science and social activities. The author analyzes the features of the author's work; pedagogical and cultural and educational activities of O. L. Nekrasova-Karateeva; her experience in practical pedagogy: in the artistic development of children, in the professional education of students, in the scientific orientation of graduate students, in the support and additional qualifications of practicing teachers. The relevance of this work lies in the need to generalize the unique pedagogical experience for a modern understanding of the role and importance of art education in the humanitarian education of children, youth and adults. The purpose of the study is to determine the personal merits and contribution of O. L. Nekrasova-Karateeva to the scientific study of the psychological characteristics of aesthetic perception, understanding of art and the development of creative abilities for artistic activity at different age stages of maturation of a creative personality.   The research methodology consists of a factual and systematic analysis of Olga Leonidovna's creative and pedagogical life. The analysis of the cultural and historical context allows us to understand more deeply not only the personality of Olga Leonidovna herself, but also her significant contribution to the development of Russian culture, science and art. The novelty of the research lies in a comprehensive approach to the analysis and study of her personal creative and pedagogical experience. The importance of scientific publications by O. L. Nekrasova-Karateeva in the field of psychology of children's drawing, principles and methods of teaching the basics of composition in DPI, methodology of art criticism, organization and participation in scientific conferences is noted. The article presents for the first time the early creative works of Olga Leonidovna, describes the artistic and cultural features of her multifaceted activities, notes the theoretical, methodological and pedagogical aspects of art education conducted by her in St. Petersburg.The importance of the publication is necessary as an example for modern young art teachers in personal participation and in maintaining a high level and developing culture and art in our country. In conclusion, it is noted that in various aspects of personality-oriented activities, the importance of her contribution is great.