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Social Realism Collection

Social realism is an artistic movement that aims to depict the realities of society, often focusing on the struggles and triumphs of everyday people

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Social Realism Collection: DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. Automobile Industry. Large detail of Diego Riveras mural at The Detroit
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Social Realism Collection: RIVERA: DAY OF THE DEAD. Feast of the Day of the Dead. Mural by Diego Rivera at the Ministry of
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Social Realism Collection: RIVERA: PRE-COLUMBIAN LIFE. The Zapotec Civilization. Mural, c1925
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Social Realism Collection: DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. Detail from Diego Riveras mural depicting the American automobile industry
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Social Realism Collection: Daughter of soviet kirghizia 1948 painting by semyon chuikov, socialist realism
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Social Realism Collection: MEXICO: 1810 REVOLUTION. The Cry of Dolores, Miguel Hidalgos call to revolt, 16 September 1810
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Social Realism Collection: DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. The central scene in Diego Riveras mural
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Social Realism Collection: RIVERA: SCHOOLTEACHER. The Rural School Teacher
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Social Realism Collection: Steel Workers Organizing Comittee. Painting for a poster (never printed), late 1930s, by Ben Shahn
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Social Realism Collection: DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. Edsel B. Ford, extreme right, and William Valentiner in a detail from Diego
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Social Realism Collection: TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY). Great Tenochtitlan / The Market: detail from Diego Riveras mural of
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Social Realism Collection: ADOLFO BEST-MAUGARD (1891-1965). Mexican artist. Oil on canvas by Diego Rivera, 1913
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Social Realism Collection: RIVERA: RAIN. Mural by Diego Rivera at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico City
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Social Realism Collection: RIVERA: CUERNAVACA. Diego Rivera: The Taking of Cuernavaca. Detail of fresco in Cortez-Palace
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Social Realism Collection: DIEGO RIVERA: HENRY FORD. Detail from Diego Riveras mural depicting the American automobile
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Social Realism Collection: IMMIGRANTS, NYC, 1937-38. Immigrants arriving in New York City
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Social Realism Collection: May Day 1920. Artist: Nicolas Kotcherguine
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Social Realism Collection: Vintage illustration of The Old Gate, after the painting by Frederick Walker
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Social Realism Collection: Salamon de Caus at Bicetre, 1640-76. Creator: Jacques Courtois
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Social Realism Collection: Asleep, 1943 (oil on canvas board)
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Social Realism Collection: Self-Portrait II, 1944 (oil on canvas, adhered to cardboard)
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Social Realism Collection: Victorian Interior I, 1945 (oil on canvas)
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Social Realism Collection: Chairs, 1946 (oil on canvas)
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Social Realism Collection: Family Supper, 1946 (oil on canvas)
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Social Realism Collection: Victorian Interior II, 1945 (oil on canvas)
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Social Realism Collection: Work, 1863 (oil on canvas)
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Social Realism Collection: No choice?, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
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Social Realism Collection: Houseless and Hungry, 1869 (engraving)
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Social Realism Collection: A Peasant Girl Knitting, ca. 1870. Creator: Jules Breton
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Social Realism Collection: An Old Cornish Woman, c1880, (1906). Creator: Walter Langley
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Social Realism Collection: The Violet Field, 1867, (c1915). Artist: Fred Walker
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Social Realism Collection: La Voile Jaune, c1905. Artist: Gaston la Touche
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Social Realism Collection: Les Peupliers (Normandie), c1905. Artist: Gaston la Touche
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Social Realism Collection: Les Grandes Eaux A Versailles (L Allee D Eau), c1908. Artist: Gaston la Touche
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Social Realism Collection: Venice, c19th century, (1911). Artist: Gaston la Touche
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Social Realism Collection: Stand Up for Petrograd!, poster, 1919. Artist: Alexander Apsit
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Social Realism Collection: Defence of Petrograd by all our Forces, 1919. Artist: Alexander Apsit
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Social Realism Collection: Soviet poster commemorating May Day, 1950. Artist: A Bearob
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Social Realism Collection: DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. Large detail from Diego Riveras mural
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Social Realism Collection: Glory to the great stalin! a 1950 painting by j, p, kugach, socialist realism
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Social Realism Collection: Peasant Girl Knitting ca 1870 Oil canvas 22 5 / 8 x 18 1 / 2
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Social Realism Collection: Waiting for free meals (b / w photo)
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Social Realism Collection: MEXICO: COWBOYS, 1916. Mexican cowboys rounding up wild ponies. Painting by Ernesto Icaza
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Social Realism Collection: Builders of the dnieper hydro 1937 painting by k, trokhimenko, socialist realism
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Social Realism Collection: Detail of the sculpture cobblestone - weapon of the proletariat by ivan shadr (ivanov)
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Social Realism Collection: A painting by k, finogenov of j, v, stalin, g, k, ordjonikidze, m, i, kalinin, l, m, kaganovich


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Social realism is an artistic movement that aims to depict the realities of society, often focusing on the struggles and triumphs of everyday people. Diego Rivera, a renowned Mexican artist, masterfully captured this concept in his murals at various locations around the world. One of Rivera's notable works is his mural at The Detroit Institute of Arts titled "Detroit. " Completed between 1932 and 1933, it portrays the automobile industry in America. With intricate details, Rivera showcases the immense scale and significance of this industry during that time. Another striking example by Rivera can be seen in his mural called "Day of the Dead" at Mexico City's Ministry of Public Education. This piece depicts the vibrant celebration known as Feast of the Day of the Dead. Through colorful imagery and meticulous attention to cultural traditions, Rivera brings to life this important Mexican holiday. Rivera also explored pre-Columbian life in his mural at Mexico City's Ministry of Public Education titled "Pre-Columbian Life: The Zapotec Civilization. " Created around 1925, this artwork delves into ancient history by showcasing scenes from Zapotec civilization with great detail and accuracy. Juan O Gorman contributed to social realism with his mural depicting Mexico's revolution in 1810 titled "The Cry of Dolores. " In this powerful artwork from the 20th century, O Gorman captures Miguel Hidalgo's call for revolt against Spanish rule on September 16th. It serves as a reminder not only about historical events but also about resilience and determination. Semyon Chuikov's painting "Daughter Of Soviet Kirghizia" exemplifies socialist realism through its portrayal of a young woman representing strength and dedication towards building a socialist society. This artwork reflects both individuality and collective spirit within Soviet culture during that period. Ben Shahn created a painting for a poster (never printed) called "Steel Workers Organizing Committee" during late 1930s.