Question

How did social and political events influence the art produced in Russia?

Answer 1

There were many times in Russian history where Russia was influenced by Europe and Western traditions. After the reforms of Peter I or Peter the Great, most Russian artworks followed western art traditions. However, there were a couple of Russian artworks that have nothing to do with any other culture. For example, the Matryoshka doll, which is a Russian nesting doll, can be used to depict a Soviet leader or anything else.

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