Development of The Arts in China and Belarus in the Context of State Policy

Abstract

In the history of international relations, cooperation in the field of art is closely connected with the foreign policy aspect of the development of interstate relations. As Belarusian-Chinese interaction deepens, the cultural factor has become one of the important aspects influencing bilateral relations. This article notes that over the 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Belarus and China, cultural cooperation has gone through different periods. The history of the development of contacts in the field of art between the two countries is examined, the achievements and current problems faced by both countries in this area are analyzed. An example of cooperation between Belarus and China in the field of art represented by the National Gallery of Belarus and the National Art Museum of China is noted.