The Total Art of Stalinism

"The Total Art of Stalinism" explores how Stalin's regime used various artistic forms—like architecture, posters, music, and literature—to promote its ideology and control society. It examines how art was not just for expression but a tool to shape public perception, foster loyalty, and solidify authority. The concept highlights the state's orchestration of culture as a means of creating a unified, disciplined Soviet identity—where art served political ends, blending aesthetics with propaganda to influence everyday life under Stalin's rule.