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ART Political Art Movements Socialist Realism

Socialist Realism

Socialist Realism shaped Soviet art with idealized visions of socialist life and revolutionary progress

5 Dec 2025

What was the primary purpose of Socialist Realism in Soviet art?

To promote abstract and experimental artistic styles that challenged traditional norms To depict an idealized and optimistic vision of life under socialism that aligned with Marxist-Leninist ideology To realistically portray social problems and hardships without ideological bias