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The Family of the Serednyaks, 1929. Artist: Palmov, Viktor Nikandrovich (1888-1929)
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The Family of the Serednyaks, 1929. Artist: Palmov, Viktor Nikandrovich (1888-1929)
The Family of the Serednyaks, 1929. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Samara
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Collectivisation Collectivisation Campaign Collectivization Confrontation Defamation Dekulakization Denunciation Farmer Individual Peasant Kulak Kulaks Middle Class Oil On Playwood Politic Political Agitation Political Repression Propaganda Russian Avant Garde Socialism Soviet Soviet Union Stalinism Ussr
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The Family of the Serednyaks, 1929
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by Viktor Nikandrovich Palmov is a powerful and thought-provoking painting that captures the turbulent times of early Soviet Russia. Depicting a confrontation between a farmer family and the forces of collectivization, this artwork serves as both a historical document and political propaganda. The painting portrays the struggle faced by middle-class farmers known as kulaks during Stalin's collectivization campaign. The artist skillfully conveys their anguish through vivid brushstrokes and intense expressions on their faces. The composition highlights the individual peasant's denunciation, symbolizing how they were targeted and defamed for resisting collectivization. Palmov's work belongs to the Russian avant-garde movement, characterized by its innovative techniques and politically charged themes. "The Family of the Serednyaks" exemplifies this genre with its bold use of color and dynamic composition. This painting also sheds light on broader socio-political issues prevalent in Soviet society at that time. It exposes Stalinism's political repression tactics such as dekulakization, where wealthy peasants were stripped of their property in favor of collective farming. Displayed in the State Art Museum in Samara, this print serves as a reminder of an era marked by radical social transformation under socialism. It invites viewers to reflect upon the consequences of political agitation while appreciating fine art images that capture significant moments in history.
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