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Revolutionary Socialist realist-style political poster on the streets of Vientiane.

Socialist realism is a style of realistic art which was developed in the Soviet Union and became a dominant style in other communist countries. Socialist realism is a teleologically-oriented style having 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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Title:
Revolutionary Socialist realist-style political poster on the streets of Vientiane.
Caption:
Socialist realism is a style of realistic art which was developed in the Soviet Union and became a dominant style in other communist countries. Socialist realism is a teleologically-oriented style having 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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Album / Pictures From History/Universal Images Group
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Image size:
4984 x 3703 px | 52.8 MB
Print size:
42.2 x 31.4 cm | 16.6 x 12.3 in (300 dpi)