Urbanism Motifs in Ukrainian Painting of the Second Half of the 20th Century – Early 21st Century through the Prism of Socio-Cultural Transformations

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Urban motifs in Ukrainian painting evolved from ideological expressions in socialist realism to postmodern critiques of urban decay.
The transition highlights a shift where the urban landscape transforms from optimistic industrial scenes to complex metaphors of trauma.
Artistic approaches include historical analysis and semiotic techniques to understand urban symbolism within cultural contexts.
Contemporary works depict the city as a critical participant in the narrative, shifting the function of painting in society today.

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This analysis uncovers urbanism motifs in Ukrainian art, suggesting significant socio-cultural impacts on visual narratives.

Vadym Mykhalchuk (2025) studied this question.

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