"This series of books showcases the best paintings and sculptures of the period and present rarely seen gems from provincial museums and museums of former Soviet republics. This set examines different genres of art in the USSR, covering the period from the October Revolution in 1917 to the dissolution of the Union in 1991.The books showcase the best paintings and sculptures of the period and present rarely seen gems from provincial museums and museums of former Soviet republics. Each book opens with an expert article on the subject. Images are organised in chronological order, displaying a wide variety of artistic styles from Impressionism and Post-Impressionism to Socialist Realism, Severe Style and Neorealism."--.