Year 12 9.1 changes to Soviet Art and culture 1917-53

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What is the genre that the text refers to?

Socialist realism

Who are some examples of authors mentioned in the text?

Fyodor Gladkov, Nikolai Ostrovsky, Maxim Gorky

In what year was Maxim Gorky's novel 'Mother' published?

1986

What was the purpose of socialist realism?

To instill a sense of reassurance for the success of the future and consolidate Stalin's power Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of socialist realist films?

Depicting a reality that viewers felt comfortable with and promoting the ideals of socialism Signup and view all the answers

Who was often idealized and referred to as 'great beloved bold'?

Stalin Signup and view all the answers

What did Stalin initiate in 1928 to revolutionize Soviet agriculture and Industry?

The first five-year plan Signup and view all the answers

Who was the protagonist in Fyodor Gladkov's novel 'Cement'?

A Red Army soldier Signup and view all the answers

What did socialist realism become across various forms of media under Stalin?

Strictly socialist realist Signup and view all the answers

What aesthetic did socialist realism aim to portray?

A familiar and realistic aesthetic with a gloss of hopeful future Signup and view all the answers

What was the avant-garde movement?

The avant-garde movement was a new style of art that developed in Czarist Russia in the late 19th century. It broke with artistic tradition and produced subversive early modern art. Signup and view all the answers

What was the message of Casimir Malevich's Suprematist composition?

The message of Casimir Malevich's Suprematist composition was that we all fit together as a democratic community, and our human nature and natural science exist. It expressed the aspiration to live up to the scientific principles of functional organization in a Marxist society. Signup and view all the answers

What did Natalia Goncharova believe about modern Russian art?

Natalia Goncharova believed that modern Russian art was developing rapidly and had reached such heights that it could no longer rely on contemporary Western ideas. She believed that Russian art would play a leading role in international life. Signup and view all the answers

What did the constructivists advocate for?

The constructivists advocated for pragmatic and progressive art that could engineer and build towards a perfect future. They believed in the potential for humanity to align and come together as one. Signup and view all the answers

What became the dominant style of art in the Soviet Union between the 1920s and 1960?

Socialist realism became the dominant style of art in the Soviet Union between the 1920s and 1960. Signup and view all the answers

How did socialist realism differ from the avant-garde movement?

Socialist realism differed from the avant-garde movement in that it had to be realistic and exemplify communist values. It had to educate and instill hope, balancing the needs to be realistic and idealistic. Signup and view all the answers

What defined socialist realism as a tool of totalitarian dictatorship?

What defined socialist realism as a tool of totalitarian dictatorship was its utilization by the state and its alignment with the taste of the people. It was controlled by the regime and used to promote communist values. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Stalin personally review works of art, novels, and plays?

Stalin personally reviewed works of art, novels, and plays to give his approval or condemnation. He wanted to ensure that they aligned with his vision of socialism and did not contain any perceived wrong ideas or messages. Signup and view all the answers

What were the consequences for artists who produced works that displeased Stalin?

The consequences for artists who produced works that displeased Stalin could be severe. They could be sent to the gulag or even face execution. Signup and view all the answers

How did paintings like Isaac Brodsky's 'Lenin' contribute to the cult of the leader?

Paintings like Isaac Brodsky's 'Lenin' contributed to the cult of the leader by portraying Lenin or Stalin in a simple and pensive manner, creating an idealized image of the leader and promoting their status as a revered figure. Signup and view all the answers