Socialist realism

Socialist realism is a teleologically-oriented style of realistic art 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.

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• 1 Socialist realism in the Soviet Union
• 2 Socialist realism in other states
• 3 Roots of socialist realism
• 4 Characteristics of socialist realism
• 5 Notable works and artists of socialist realism
• 6 Consequences of socialist realism
• 7 Gallery
  • 7.1 Lenin
  • 7.2 Stalin
  • 7.3 Ordinary life
  • 7.4 Scenes of Revolution and War
  • 7.5 Technology
  • 7.6 Propaganda
  • 7.7 Architecture
  • 7.8 Sculpture
• 8 See also
• 9 References and further reading
• 10 External links