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Discover the transformative power of art and ideology with 'Modernism and the Making of the Soviet New Man'. This insightful book delves into the radical modernist projects that shaped Soviet culture in the 1920s and 1930s, a pivotal era marked by revolutionary ideas and artistic expression. The author examines how architecture served as the intersection of aesthetics and politics, revealing the intricate relationship between societal aspirations and the stark realities of life under socialism. This essential read uncovers how architects, artists, and everyday citizens collaborated in envisioning the 'new man'—the ideal emblem of a progressive society. By exploring the design of the material environment, the book highlights the collective effort that epitomized the socialist dream, showing how creative endeavors influenced the constructions of utopia amidst the oppressive frameworks of tyranny. Whether you are a history enthusiast, architecture aficionado, or simply curious about Soviet modernism, this book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding how the vision of a radiant future was articulated through cultural and political lenses. Perfect for students, researchers, and anyone interested in social history and the evolution of modernism. Explore this fascinating analysis of Soviet identity and culture today, and transport yourself into the complex world of Soviet ideals.
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ISBN: 9781526114884
Year: 2019
Publisher: Manchester University Press
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The creation of Soviet culture in the 1920s and the 1930s was the most radical of modernist projects, both in aesthetic and in political terms. Modernism and the Making of the New Man explores the architecture of this period as the nexus between aesthetics and politics. The design of the material environment, according to the author, was the social effort that most clearly articulated the dynamic of the socialist project as a negotiation between utopia and reality, the will for progress and the will for tyranny. It was a comprehensive effort that brought together professional architects and statisticians, theatre directors, managers, housewives, pilots, construction workers. What they had in common was the enthusiasm for defining the "new man", the ideal citizen of the radiant future, and the settings in which he or she lives. -- .
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526114884
Year: 2019
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
The creation of Soviet culture in the 1920s and the 1930s was the most radical of modernist projects, both in aesthetic and in political terms. Modernism and the Making of the New Man explores the architecture of this period as the nexus between aesthetics and politics. The design of the material environment, according to the author, was the social effort that most clearly articulated the dynamic of the socialist project as a negotiation between utopia and reality, the will for progress and the will for tyranny. It was a comprehensive effort that brought together professional architects and statisticians, theatre directors, managers, housewives, pilots, construction workers. What they had in common was the enthusiasm for defining the "new man", the ideal citizen of the radiant future, and the settings in which he or she lives. -- .