Soviet Propaganda - How do propaganda and art intertwine; the power of art as a political tool
Research question: To what extent was art used as a political tool and how did it succeed in Soviet Russia?
Coco de Bok (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
E. Korthals Altes – Mentor (TU Delft - History, Form & Aesthetics)
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Abstract
This thesis delves into the intricate relationship between art and propaganda in Soviet Russia. Placing art in her historical context. This thesis analyzes the key art movements within Russian Avant-Garde; Russian Futurism and Constructivism, as well as prominent propaganda Figures like Vladimir Mayakovsky and Gustav Klutsis. By examining the use of art as a political tool by Soviet leaders, the study sheds light on how propaganda was employed to manipulate and persuade the masses and, ultimately how powerful art can be. Through a detailed examination of artworks and propaganda materials, the thesis offers new insights into the role of art in shaping political ideologies.