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The total art of Stalinism

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Boris Groys

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140 Seiten
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As communism collapses, Boris Groys examines the aesthetic ambitions of its founders and the catastrophic outcomes. He interprets totalitarian art and literature within cultural history, comparing totalitarian aims to modernists' belief that art should transform rather than merely depict the world. The October 1917 revolutionaries sought to create a society that was not only just and economically stable but also beautiful, intending to subordinate all aspects of life to Communist party leaders tasked with creating a unified "artistic" vision. Groys questions the notion that socialist realism was simply "art for the masses," arguing instead that the "total art" envisioned by Stalin and his followers emerged from educated elites who absorbed avant-garde experiences and were guided by its forward-thinking logic. He details the evolution of Stalinist art and illustrates how socialist realism began to disintegrate after Stalin's death. In a culture marked by uncertainty, artists turned to restoring historical continuity or engaging in "sots art," a blend of socialist realism and pop art. This movement, gaining traction in the West, incorporates the Stalin myth into broader world mythology, revealing its parallels with opposing narratives.