Soviet Avant-Garde

The Soviet Avant-Garde was an artistic movement that emerged in the early 20th century in the USSR, characterized by innovative and experimental approaches to art, architecture, and design. Encouraged by the Russian Revolution, artists sought to break away from traditional styles and embrace new forms that reflected modernity and social change. Key figures included Constructivists like Vladimir Tatlin and Kazimir Malevich, who emphasized abstraction, functionality, and engineering principles. This movement aimed to unite art with everyday life, promoting ideas of collectivism and progress, ultimately influencing various disciplines before facing suppression during Stalin's regime.