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    10 most iconic Soviet paintings - Russia Beyond

    • Kustodiev's allegorical painting depicts the gigantic figure of the Bolshevik, the ruler of the new world, waving a red flag and leading the crowd into the glorious communist future. The work was very much to th… See more

    Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin.1918 in Petrograd (The Petrograd Madonna), 1920

    The works of Petrov-Vodkin resemble icon painting in terms of composition, color and symbolism. He could be said to be the icon painter of the new communist system, and one of his … See more

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    Alexander Deyneka.The Defense of Petrograd, 1928

    Alexander Deyneka’s style would later tend toward Soviet official art, known as socialist realism. Here, however, on the 10th anniversary of the October Revolution, he applies the … See more

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    Alexander Gerasimov. Lenin on The Tribune, 1930

    The leader of the revolution, Vladimir Lenin, was undoubtedly the main idol of the land of the Soviets. His image and biography were mythologized by artists and writers alike. He w… See more

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    Alexander Samokhvalov.Kirov Welcomes A Parade of Athletes, 1935

    From its very inception, the Soviet state staked heavily on healthy living to improve industrial output. As such, artists were tasked with propagandizing sport and physical ed… See more

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    What are some good books about Soviet art?
    Russian Avant-Garde Art. New York: Harry N. Abrams. Matthew C. Bown. Dictionary of 20th Century Russian and Soviet Painters 1900-1980s. – London: Izomar 1998. Vern G. Swanson. Soviet Impressionism. Woodbridge, England: Antique Collectors' Club, 2001. Time for change. The Art of 1960–1985 in the Soviet Union / Almanac. Vol. 140.
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