Soviet Ukrainian Poster from 1945–1989: Stylistic Changes of National Identification
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32461/2226-2180.34.2018.191125Abstract
The purpose of the article is to trace Ukrainian identity representation in Soviet Ukrainian
poster from the 1945–1989 in the context of the socialist realism’s stylistic evolution. The
methodology is based on formal analysis and methods of comparison and generalization. The
scientific novelty is defined by focusing on national identification as a subject of research of
stylistic changes in Soviet Ukrainian poster. Conclusions. From the 1940s to 1980s, the visual
language of socialist realism evolved and dissolved in a variety of individual manners, stylistic
methods and external influences. Stylistic changes in the Ukrainian poster, in general,
corresponded with the works of other republics. Despite certain efforts, Ukrainian authors did not
produce a national version of this "creative method". "National form" was provided with folk
costume, as well as other informal and official symbols. Stylistics and authors’ manners of these
symbols represent a wide range of approaches and complement visual vocabulary of
communication about Ukraine and Ukrainians.
Key words: Soviet Ukrainian poster, socialist realism, stylistic, individual manner, national
identity.
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