In 1915, Malevich painted his Black Square, a masterpiece that takes the idea of abstract art to its pure monochrome conclusion. The avant garde in Russian art predates 1917. ![]() Yet catastrophic as it was, artists sought to provide this revolution with bold modernist propaganda. To see Lenin’s revolution through rosy specacles as a Good Thing, a “utopian” dream that only went wrong because the wicked Stalin spoiled it all, is to believe in fairy tales. Tatlin with an assistant, in front of his design for the never-built Monument to the Third International, Petrograd. As agriculture collapsed, as a result first of civil war then forcible collectivisation, millions died in famines in 1921-22 and again in 1932-33. Rural society was destroyed by the Bolshevik campaign against “ kulaks”, meaning so-called capitalist peasants – a war on an unreal social enemy that anticipated nazism by demonising an entire category of people. From the beginning, and increasingly as they fought a savage civil war against their opponents, Lenin’s Bolsheviks used torture, surveillance and executions to build a one-party state. The Bolshevik party took power in October 1917 in a coup that replaced a previous democratic revolution with a totalitarian one. Yet the art of the Russian revolution is just as mired in the mass slaughters of the 20th century. If the Royal Academy put on a huge exhibition of art from Hitler’s Germany there would rightly be an outcry. The way we glibly admire Russian art from the age of Lenin sentimentalises one of the most murderous chapters in human history. If the Royal Academy wanted to be honest they might have called it something more like “Black Square: The Russian Tragedy 1917-1932”. This is an This is an unofficial summary and analytical review and has not been approved by the The book's original author.Black Square by Malevich (1915). endorses the information that the individual or organization provided. The fact that an individual or organization is referred to in this document as a A citation or source of information does not imply that the author or publisher is associated with it. You agree to accept all risks of using the information presented inside. The disclaimer applies to any damage or injury caused by the use and application, whether directly or directly or indirectly, of any advice or information presented, whether for breach of contract or otherwise contract, tort, neglect, personal injury, criminal intent, or any other cause. The author cannot guarantee its accuracy and validity and cannot be held liable for Any inaccuracies or omissions will be corrected.Upon using the information contained in this book, you I agree to hold harmless the author from and against any damages, costs, and expenses, including any legal fees, potentially resulting from the application of any of the information provided by this guide. The information contained in this book has been compiled from sources deemed However, the reliability and accuracy are to the best of the author's knowledge. The information in this book has been provided for educational and solely for entertainment purposes It is not authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the aforementioned interests or any of their licensees. This book is unofficial and unauthorized. These trademark holders are not affiliated with us, and they do not sponsor or endorse our publications. Product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks featured or referred to The trademarks used in this publication are the property of their respective owners. If you would like to share this book, If you are traveling with someone else, please buy an extra copy for each recipient.If If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please purchase your own copy. This eBook may not be It can be re-sold or given away to other people. This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. No part of this publication may be reproduced.or retransmitted, electronic or mechanical, without the written permission of the with the exception of brief quotes used in conjunction with reviews.written for inclusion in a magazine or newspaper. Buy the original bookĪll Rights Reserved. ![]() This is an unofficial summary & analysis of Spencer Jakab’s The Revolution That Wasn't: GameStop, Reddit, and the Fleecing of Small Investors designed to enrich your reading experience. Summary of The Revolution That Wasn't By Spencer Jakab GameStop, Reddit, and the Fleecing of Small Investors Justin Reese
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