The image of Basil Hallward in the novel "The picture of Dorian Gray" by O.Wilde: the ecphrastic aspect

The article is devoted to the interaction and synthesis of arts. The author concerns with some functions of ekphrasis in the novel "The picture of Dorian Gray" by O.Wilde. According to the author's point of view, ekphrasis is the base of Basil Hallward image. Ekphrasis displaies Basil Hall-ward's world view, signifies the stages of his creative search and characterizes his style and method.