Communist Art

By Anne O. McCormick

Book Overview

Communist Art is a book written by Anne O'Hare McCormick that explores the role of art in communist societies. The book delves into the history of communist art movements and examines the ways in which art was used to promote communist ideologies and values. McCormick analyzes the works of famous communist artists such as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, and Alexander Rodchenko, as well as lesser-known artists from around the world. The book also discusses the challenges that communist artists faced, including censorship and the pressure to conform to the party line. Overall, Communist Art provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between art and communism, and sheds light on the ways in which politics and culture intersected in the 20th century.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Hammer and the Scythe: Communist Russia Enters the Second Decade, by Anne O'Hare McCormick. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417919906.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162852135
• ISBN13: 9781162852133
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"