Collective Body
Aleksandr Deineka at the Limit of Socialist Realism
Book • 2024
Christina Kiaer's "Collective Body" delves into the art of Aleksandr Deineka, a prominent figure in Soviet Socialist Realism.
The book challenges traditional narratives of Soviet art, highlighting Deineka's unique approach to Socialist Realist figuration.
Kiaer analyzes Deineka's artistic journey, from his avant-garde beginnings to his monumental canvases created during the Stalinist era.
The study explores Socialist Realism not as a rigid style but as a dynamic art system operating outside market forces.
Ultimately, the book examines how Deineka's work evokes the emotional power of collectivity, prompting viewers to experience socialism.
The book challenges traditional narratives of Soviet art, highlighting Deineka's unique approach to Socialist Realist figuration.
Kiaer analyzes Deineka's artistic journey, from his avant-garde beginnings to his monumental canvases created during the Stalinist era.
The study explores Socialist Realism not as a rigid style but as a dynamic art system operating outside market forces.
Ultimately, the book examines how Deineka's work evokes the emotional power of collectivity, prompting viewers to experience socialism.
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