Anthropology and art (about some results and plans of the anthropological study of ancient and modern populations based on fine art)

Introduction. The article is devoted to a retrospective review of the results anthropological study fine art sources, achieved by race research laboratory directed I.V. Perevozchikov that are currently ongoing. Materials and methods. Descriptions materials methods detailed in main articles team cited bibliography. Results discussion. new interdisciplinary direction anthropology; it carried out two directions: 1) western european portraiture russian portraiture, 2) ancient sculpture painting. idea using human images anthropology not new, but population approach analysis series belongs Perevozchikov. About one half thousand portraitures were described as samples from populations, characteristics estimates homogeneity populations based on composite portraits studied. Anthropological description Mediterranean was obtained samples: fayum portrait, roman sculptural etruscan portrait. In evolution certain stages reflection physical individuality determined; can be viewed anthropoesthetic standpoint markers person's biological social needs for self-identification. Conclusion. Combination descriptive method portrait studying modern makes possible obtain objective data types depicted population. Obtaining information about contained variety resources cultural heritage requires an synthesis scientific ideas knowledge specialists natural sciences humanities.