Socialist Realism

Give three examples of Paintings and their dates?

-1931- Voting to expel the Kulak from the Collective Farm -1932- Training the Cadets of Magnitogorsk -1935- Leader, Teacher, Friend

Give three examples of Literature and their dates?

-1934- Forward, Oh Time -1843- Quiet Flows the Don -How the Steel was Tempered

Give three examples of Architecture and their dates?

-1935- Teatralnaya, Moscow -1936- Palace of the Soviets, Moscow -1938- Theatre of the Red Army, Moscow

What were the two aspects of Socialist Realism?

-Had to reflect socialist values -It needed to be realistic meaning: -art looked photographic -Stories described the lives of working people -Architecture focused on traditional, classical styles

What was the impact of Socialist Realism?

-Was a form of control- part of Stalin's totalitarian regime -Persuaded workers and peasants that the sacrifices were worthwhile for the greater good -Used art to maintain the power of the regime and consolidate his own position

When was Socialist Realism introduced?

1930s

What was the aim of Socialist Realism?

Art that was designed to celebrate Stalin's economic achievements and inspire workers