Soviet art - Wikipedia
WEBSoviet art is the visual art style produced after the Russian Revolution of 1917 and during the existence of the Soviet Union, until its collapse in 1991. The Russian Revolution led to an artistic and cultural shift within Russia and the Soviet Union as a whole, including a new focus on socialist realism in officially approved art.
10 most iconic Soviet paintings - Russia Beyond
WEBSoviet art was intended to serve the ideological ideals of communism, and many artists obliged. We selected 10 works that were used to instruct people in how to live properly and love the...
A Glimpse into Socialist Realism: 6 Paintings of the Soviet Union
WEBNov 27, 2022 · Spanning over 80 years (1932-88), socialist realism was an official art form with an unwavering idealization of life under Soviet rule after World War II. Socialist realism took many forms: music, literature, sculptures, and film. Here we will analyze the paintings of this era and their unique visual forms.
10 major Soviet artists you need to know - Russia Beyond
WEBSoviet Art of 1927-1987", has chosen 10 Soviet artists who thrived in the mid-20th century. She is convinced that the majority left a legacy that goes far beyond mere propaganda art. 1. Alexander...
13 masterpieces of socialist realism by Yuri Pimenov (PICS)
WEBYuri Pimenov towed the party line and was one of the most famous artists of the official Soviet art. He created propaganda paintings with scenes of idyllic life in the USSR.
When Russian artists dreamed of a utopian future - BBC
WEBMar 9, 2017 · The Russian Revolution energised Soviet artists, who produced bold, new works in service of the state. But the era of experimentation was short-lived, writes Fisun Güner.
Constructivism Movement Overview | TheArtStory
WEBConstructivism was the most influential modern art movement in twentieth century Russia. With its aesthetic roots fixed firmly in the Suprematism movement, Constructivism came fully to the fore as the art of a young Soviet Union after the revolution of 1917.
Revolution: Russian Art 1917–1932 | Royal Academy of Arts
WEBApr 17, 2017 · Taking inspiration from a remarkable exhibition shown in Russia just before Stalin's clampdown, we will mark the historic centenary by focusing on the 15-year period between 1917 and 1932 when possibilities initially seemed limitless and Russian art flourished across every medium.
Soviet Realism | Early Years - musings-on-art
WEBSep 1, 2022 · An Early Success. The painting, Lenin in Smolny by Isaak Brodsky (1883-1939), became an iconic artwork symbolizing the early years of Soviet Realism. The painting was done after Lenin’s death and was intended to canonize the image of the leader of the world proletariat.
Classics Of Soviet Art - Russian Art Gallery
WEBRussian Art Gallery. Nonprofit presentation of famous Russian paintings, Works on paper and Sculpture. Classics, Soviet Realism and Contemporary Russian art.