Worldview and art components of the innovative concept of the theater of French director Jacques Copeau

The goal of the work. Identify the ideological and artistic components of the innovative concept of the theatre of the French actor, director, theatre teacher and critic J. Copeau as a holistic worldview and artistic formation. The research methodology consists in the application of the historical-cultural method: for the analysis of the directorial and pedagogical activity of J. Copeau in the context of the socio-cultural space of the first half of the twentieth century; system method: for the analysis of the theatrical and pedagogical concept of J. Copeau; art method: to analyse the formation of worldviews, artistic and aesthetic principles and directorial individuality of J. Copeau; structural and functional method: to analyse the innovative essence of the system of training a well-developed actor: the theatre school "Vieux-Columbie". The novelty of the study is to determine the basic worldview and aesthetic guidelines of the artist, part of the innovative directorial concept of theatrical art. Conclusions. Jacques Copeau's directing career had a great influence on the development of European theatre. His method of conducting acting training using a mask is considered in the world of performing arts one of the most effective ways to master professional skills. The idea of the master of the "permanent architectural scene" is considered, according to experts, the most original in solving the stage form. Copeau's international success in journalism, drama, directing, acting and teaching is a level of achievement unparalleled in the history of modern French and perhaps even modern European theatre. While the French theatre was in desperate need of leadership and new goals, J. Copeau's work demonstrated extraordinary inspiration and a constant pursuit of quality. His influence on French cultural policy was indeed great and profound, and his work has left a deep mark in the theory and practice of leading researchers of American and British institutes