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