Rebels+of+Stalin's+Soviet+Union+Through+Art

media type="youtube" key="5bTt1TYX_Ro&hl=en" height="355" width="425" Skriabin, Shostakovich and Prokofiev, all composers in the U.S.S.R. during the time of Stalin's rule, were greatly opposed to Stalin's views and expressed themselves freely through thier music. At the time, such expression was illegal. Above is an example of Skriabin's music. He was an extremely controversial composer and pianist. Skriabin opposed the ideas and views of Stalin and was therefore looked down upon by government officials and Stalin supporters.  __ Propaganda: __  Propaganda focuses on political discipline and the Five Year Plans, ambitious programs for the collectivization of agriculture and establishment of heavy industry. The posters give a powerful, dynamic impression, using photomontage, compositions with diagonal lines, and strong contrasts in colours and shapes. Video example of Posters- http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nAh5mfkuAXk

[|Propaganda Posters]

The most common examples of photograph alteration and falsification come from communist Russia. Unwanted persons, so-called "enemies of the people" were not only killed, but also removed from photographs where their presence was unwanted. Photographs were altered with the intent of changing the past. This image taken by the Moscow Canal was altered when Nikolai Yezhov was water commissar. After he fell from power, he was arrested, shot, and removed by the censors.
 * __ Falsification  __**


 * In the modified photograph below, it is as though he had never existed **

Yezhov is clearly visible to Stalin's left. The photo was later altered by censors.

 [|Photographs during Stalin's time]