Movements

The tsarist, Communist, and post-Communist spaces were fertile ground for artistic movements, many of which had global impacts. This section explores the history of those movements.

May 30, 2024

How to Start Studying Russian and Soviet Art and Architecture

“If a student came to you and said that they were interested in Russian or Soviet art but were unsure where to start exploring it further, what books and authors would you recommend?” This question was asked by SRAS Intern Taryn Jones of Elena Varshavskaya, who for many years taught art history at the Rhode […]

The Leningrad School: Preserving Tradition and Testing Boundaries in Soviet Painting

What Was Russian Symbolism?

What Was Constructivism? Building the Future through Art

What was Russian Futurism? Seeking Societal Rebirth

What was Suprematism? Seeking Transcendent Simplicity

Russian Protest Art that Isn’t Pussy Riot

Analog Photography Culture in Kyiv

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