{"product_id":"soviet-impressionism-9781851492800","title":"Soviet Impressionism","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe discovery and re-appraisal by art historians of ignored and underrated areas of art act as catalysts for engendering enthusiasm and appreciation among a wider audience. Such is the case with Soviet art of the 1930s to 1980s  which is now considered the twentieth centurys major realist school of painting. Yet  during its heyday  and thanks to the politics of the Cold War and the shortsightedness of western critics  the treasures of Soviet artists of the period remained hidden  often  if not politically correct  languishing for years in artists studios. Vern Swanson has given us a book illustrated with 176 colour plates  accompanied by an account of the tradition of painting for a proletarian society - art for the masses - and how this developed into a full-blown form of Working-class Impressionism. The message was dictated by the policy-makers: the art should be readily understood and appreciated by the people  reflecting their hopes and aspirations for themselves and their efforts. The subject matter is the intimate life of the Soviet man  woman and child - at work in school  field  factory and mine  and at home and play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647897722933,"sku":"ByrdShop_1851492801","price":105.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781851492800.jpg?v=1781699452","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/soviet-impressionism-9781851492800","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}