Russian Modernism as Fascism. The Case of Nikolay Punin (original) (raw)

The paper explores the complex interplay between modernist art and totalitarian ideologies, specifically focusing on the case of Nikolay Punin. It critiques the simplistic binary classification of art as either 'degenerate' or 'pure' that was prevalent during the Nazi regime, arguing that this dichotomy does not adequately capture the nuanced developments in art from the First World War to the late 1950s. Through historical analysis, the relationship between ideological art politics and artistic expression is examined, revealing the deeper ideological implications of artistic movements during this tumultuous period.