Lev Vygotsky. Thought and Language. Psychology of Art. Issues of Child Psychology

The outstanding Russian psychologist and educator Lev Semenovich Vygotsky (1896–1934) made an incredible contribution to the development of psychological science and pedagogy. His works became the foundation for understanding the social context of learning and personality development. Vygotsky believed that thinking and consciousness are formed through the interaction of the individual with the environment, especially through language and social relations. His ideas about the zone of proximal development were revolutionary, opening new horizons for researchers in the fields of psychology and education. The book “Lev Vygotsky. Thought and Language. Psychology of Art. Issues of Child Psychology” introduces the reader to the key works of the thinker on the deep interconnections between thought and language, as well as the influence of art on human psychological development.