Socialist realism is a style of realistic art which developed under Socialism in the Soviet Union and became a dominant style in other communist countries. Socialist realism is teleologically-oriented style which has as its purpose the furtherance of the goals of socialism and communism. Although related, it should not be confused with Social realism a type of art that realistically depicts subjects of social concern. Unlike Social realism, Socialist realism often glorifies the roles of the poor.
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Just saw this on Amazon: 'Shostakovich: Ballet Suites Nos. 1-4' by Dmitry Yablonsky (Audio CD) http://ping.fm/7WCbZ
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3rd Red Scare? RT @wrongsir Gotta love Socialist realism. Chocolate box without the chocolates.
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News from Penn "Laughing Matters: Soviet Propaganda in Khrushchev's Thaw, 1956-1964" to Be at Penn's Arthur Ross G... http://bit.ly/a0y6Aw
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At a Communist statue "cemetary" at the outskirts of the city. Soviet Realism is incredible, and sad to be removed so abruptly and totally.
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