Laos: A Socialist realist-style poster showing a religious ceremony, Vientiane. Socialist realism is a style of realistic art which was developed in the Soviet Union and became a dominant style in other communist countries. Socialist realism is a teleologically-oriented style having its purpose the furtherance of the goals of socialism and communism. Although related, it should not be confused with social realism, a type of art that realistically depicts subjects of social concern. Unlike social realism, socialist realism often glorifies the roles of the poor.

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Size: 4983px × 3711px
Photo credit: © Pictures From History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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