The symbolical world of culture in Andrey Byely's traveling notes

In the center of attention - cultural problematics travel notes A. Byely. The author of the article describes the features of White as a researcher culture, seeking to capture the sound and colour fluctuations of ancient Eastern cultures deepest contradictions of the modern world. The article analyzes the characteristic symbols of Eastern and Western cultures, which find their expression in Arabesque, ornaments, clothing, daily routine and, according to Byely, «are a powerful charge» for the revival of European civilization.