Art and Art Studies: Theory and Experience: Issue . 14. In Search of an Artistic Image" by N. L. Prokopova is a fascinating and in-depth study that immerses the reader in the world of artistic creativity and its perception. This edition is part of a series dedicated to art and art criticism, and opens new horizons for understanding how artistic images are formed and perceived. In this issue, the author addresses important issues related to the creation and interpretation of artistic images. Prokopov considers not only theoretical aspects, but also practical examples, which makes the book especially valuable for students, teachers and anyone interested in art. Here you will find reflections on how different cultural contexts, historical eras, and personal experiences of artists influence their creativity. This study will become a real guide to the complex world of artistic expression, where each work is not just a picture, but a whole universe full of meanings and emotions. The book will be of interest to a wide range of readers: from students of art universities to professional art historians, as well as anyone who is simply fond of art. If you are looking for answers to questions about how to perceive and analyze works of art, or want to deepen your knowledge of artistic images, this publication will become an indispensable assistant for you. It is also suitable for those who are interested in cultural studies, art philosophy and aesthetics. The topics raised in the book are relevant and multifaceted. Prokopov explores how artistic images can be used to convey emotions, ideas, and concepts, and how they reflect social and cultural change. The book raises questions about how art can influence society and how society, in turn, shapes artistic traditions. These reflections make the book not only a theoretical work, but also a practical guide for artists and art historians seeking to understand the depth and multilayered nature of the artistic language. Style N. L. Prokopova is distinguished by clarity and accessibility, which allows readers to easily assimilate complex concepts and ideas. The author skillfully combines theory with practical examples, which makes the text lively and fascinating. His other well-known works are also devoted to art and art criticism, and similar deep reflections and original approaches to the analysis of artistic phenomena can be found in them. In search of an artistic image, it is not just a book about art, it is an invitation to dialogue, to reflection on how we perceive the world around us through the prism of artistic creativity. By reading this book, you will not only enrich your knowledge, but also be able to take a fresh look at familiar things, discovering new facets of art. If you want to understand how art can speak to us in the language of images, this book will be your reliable companion in this fascinating journey.