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Avant-Garde in Russia, The (1910-1930): New Perspectives*

• 1981 ----- color ----- 88 min ----- vhs
• Through painting, architecture, sculpture, theater, film and fashion, the avant-garde of the arts in Russia explored primitivism, cubo-futurism, and productivism. The optimism and vitality of Russia's artists were quickly crushed by Social Realism, the official style of Soviet Message Art. Presents examples of art produced before and after the controls and restrictions were placed on creative artists. Explores the effects and impact of state-controlled art. (Donated by the Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies Center) (Restricted to use within the state of Washington only)
• Topics: (Art: History, Drama, History: Russian, East European and Central Asian, Music, Painting, Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies, Soviet Union)

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