Design in Soviet Russia’s ‘Golden Twenties’ has been a
source of inspiration for art movements and designers for years. In my
dissertation I have explored how Communist propaganda infiltrated artistic
culture during this period and whether the dynamic Constructivist aesthetic is
still relevant in design today. I have carried out wide varieties of visual
research into Constructivist posters, textiles, advertisements and children’s
books and analysed how they became used as propaganda.
It was the embodiment of propaganda within children’s books,
which inspired my practical element. I found the controversial use of such an
innocent product really fascinating, where the propaganda is executed both
subtly and unsubtly. For my practical, I produced an educational pack, for
children ages 9-12, about the Russian Revolution; titled ‘The Rise of Communism
in Russia’. The pack’s main product is the 2 metre long illustrated timeline, in
the format of a concertina book, depicting Russia’s history from 1905-1924.
The approach I took to illustrating it was influenced a lot
by the Constructivist research I had done – mainly Rodchenko’s advertisement
posters and the children’s books. It’s purpose is to educate children about
Russia’s complex, yet very interesting history during the revolution. Although
the text is factual, the illustrations suggest a less objective stand as they
are more sympathetic to Lenin and the revolutionary, Communist underdogs – this
subtle comment on the controversial history links back to my research of
indoctrination through children’s books and influencing children through the
power of image.
My educational pack also includes Communist stickers and
fact cards, which give interesting facts about particular events on the
timeline. This interactive element makes the pack appeal more to children as
well as making it an effective learning experience.
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