A highly accessible text grounded in social theory and in new the recent politics of transition. Explains the history of Soviet art and how post-Soviet art has been shaped artistically and socially. Highlights the challenges globalization poses for the broader recognition of art in Russia The study of transitional politics makes for a poignant classroom supplement in courses on art and society, social aspects of art, the politics of art, Russian Studies, and many other courses.

A highly accessible text grounded in social theory and in new the recent politics of transition. Explains the history of Soviet art and how post-Soviet art has been shaped artistically and socially. Highlights the challenges globalization poses for the broader recognition of art in Russia The study of transitional politics makes for a poignant classroom supplement in courses on art and society, social aspects of art, the politics of art, Russian Studies, and many other courses.