AESTHETIC PROBLEMS OF ANTIQUITY IN RUSSIAN JOURNALISM OF THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY (A CASE OF THE LYCEUM MAGAZINE)

The article explores the problem of explicit reflection aesthetic thought in Russian journalism early 19th century using example 1806 Lyceum magazine. study revealed eclectic nature writing style this period’s authors and demonstrated need to turn ancient prototypes. review all articles 12 issues magazine, identified texts containing direct reminiscences aesthetics or implicit references solving problems. that issue most often discussed on pages magazine was art classification issue. Examples addressing suggested by magazine’s are compared with positions philosophers. also discusses a variety contributors’ approaches origin from aesthetic, ethical, epistemological points view. pays special attention determining categories mimesis, beauty (in its varieties), kalokagathia. As result, it is concluded there significant reception samples dealing