THE ROLE OF PHYSIONOMY IN THE PROCESS OF PORTRAIT DRAWING AND ITS PEDAGOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE IN TRAINING YOUNG ART EDUCATORS

methodologies for identifying a person’s character and psychological state through facial features, and the significance of applying this knowledge in artistic pedagogical practice. The research findings indicate that studying facial and bodily characteristics in young students effectively develops creative thinking, visual sensitivity, and pedagogical competencies. The integration of physionomy and portrait drawing contributes to enhancing the quality of art education.