CREATIVITY OF THE AZERBAIJANI ARTIST-MEDALER ASLAN RUSTAMOV

The article is dedicated to the work of one of the leading sculptors of Azerbaijan Aslan Rustamov. The works of medal art, dedicated to prominent figures of literature, art and political figures of Azerbaijan, are analyzed. It is noted that in the author's medal work, an interesting search for a national artistic language can be traced, where modern themes are combined with elements of national art. Having borrowed the most striking features of the world school of classical sculpture, the medalist created works that are distinguished by special monumentality and expressiveness