Communism Continued

In order to promote the themes of Communism, governments turned to art and propaganda.  Propaganda allowed a visual path through which Communist government should promote their vision.

1920’s poster. “All power to the Soviets. Peace to the People. Land to the peasants.”

1920’s poster. “All power to the Soviets. Peace to the People. Land to the peasants.” (Sovfoto via Getty Images)

 

 Propaganda poster from 1930 by Alexandre Deineka says, “Kolkhosians, let’s do some exercise!” Photo by Photo12/UIG via Getty Images

 

Constructivist Soviet Poster from the 20’s: "All workers choose the Soviets!"

Constructivist Soviet Poster from the 20's, translates to "All Workers Choose the Soviets" (Sovfoto via Getty Images)

 

Poster from the 20’s. “Follow the true path, comrades!”

Post from the 1920s, reads "Follow the true path, comrades!" (Sovfoto via Getty Images) 

1930’s: “For the Industrial Plan; for completing a five-year plan in only four; against religion."

Poster from the 1930s, caption reads "For the Industrial Plan; For Completing a Five Year Plan in Only Four; Against Religion" (Sovfoto via Getty Images) 

 

Considering the above images: 

  • What themes do you see present throughout these posters? 
  • How do the themes from these posters connect back to what we saw in the Communist Manifesto?