THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING FINE ARTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: DEVELOPING CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKING

This article analyzes the socio-pedagogical significance of teaching fine arts in general secondary schools, in particular, its role in developing students' creative and critical thinking skills. The article shows effective pedagogical methods for developing a culture of reflection and individual creativity through fine arts education. At the same time, it is emphasized that examples from practice and the proposed approaches can serve to improve the quality of school education.