Understanding the structure of cities, historical changes in urban design, and the aesthetics of urban space.

The textbook is structured to promote both theoretical understanding and practical skill development.

The textbook (Visual Art: Design and Architecture in Human Life) for the 7th grade, authored by A. S. Piterskikh and G. E. Gurov under the editorship of Academician B. M. Nemensky, is a core component of the Russian Federal school curriculum for arts education.