Laos: Construction, Revolutionary Socialist realist-style political poster on the streets of 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.

Laos: Construction, Revolutionary Socialist realist-style political poster on the streets of 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. Stock Photo
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CPA Media Pte Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo

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2B01PNH

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52.8 MB (2.3 MB Compressed download)

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4983 x 3704 px | 42.2 x 31.4 cm | 16.6 x 12.3 inches | 300dpi

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25 July 2011

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