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CaliforniaPeggy

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8. Thanks for the explanation and the history.

Reply to NNadir (Reply #7)

Sat Apr 26, 2014, 08:15 PM

Apr 2014

The painting seems more grotesque than funny, but that's probably because I haven't seen it in person. Your explanation is fascinating.

I think posting "In the Studio" would be a great idea. I am sadly deficient in my history of Soviet art, subversive or otherwise.

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The Origins of Socialist Realism. [View all] NNadir Apr 2014 OP

My dear NNadir! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #1

You've seen it. rug Apr 2014 #2

Thank you, my dear rug... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #3

For all that, it's striking how similar the styles are. rug Apr 2014 #5

I would have thought abstract art or Dada would be the antithesis of socialist realism. JVS Apr 2014 #4

He's as antithetical as individualism is to collectivism. rug Apr 2014 #6

First let me say Peg, that this internet reproduction doesn't do the painting any justice. NNadir Apr 2014 #7

Thanks for the explanation and the history. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #8

Well, "grotesque" might be a better word. NNadir Apr 2014 #9

interesting, thanks for the thread Kali Apr 2014 #10

When I was a little boy, my neighbor's parents were two people who escaped... NNadir Apr 2014 #11

When I was a teenie bopper RedCloud Apr 2014 #12

Well, you have to admit #9 was a good looking guy... NNadir Apr 2014 #13

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