{"product_id":"beat-the-whites-with-the-red-wedge-soviet-propaganda-1919-art-print-redkalion","title":"Beat the Whites with the Red Wedge - Soviet Propaganda 1919 Art Print | RedKalion","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Lissitzky's 1919 lithograph, \u003ci\u003eBeat the Whites with the Red Wedge\u003c\/i\u003e, is a seminal work of Soviet Constructivist propaganda. This abstract composition masterfully translates Bolshevik ideology into pure geometric form, where a dynamic red triangle pierces a static white circle. It represents a pivotal moment in 20th-century visual communication, merging avant-garde art with political messaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAnalysis of Beat the Whites with the Red Wedge\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated during the Russian Civil War, the artwork employs stark contrasts of red (the Bolsheviks) and white (the anti-communist forces). Lissitzky's use of basic shapes and bold typography exemplifies the Constructivist rejection of traditional art, aiming instead for utilitarian design that serves the state. The red wedge's aggressive diagonal thrust symbolizes revolutionary force and inevitable victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Context of the 1919 Propaganda Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis poster was part of a broader campaign by artists like Lissitzky to forge a new visual language for the nascent Soviet Union. Its graphic simplicity ensured mass reproducibility and immediate comprehension, making it a powerful tool for literacy and ideological indoctrination among diverse populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrint Specifications \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e 75×100 cm \/ 30×40″, 40×50 cm \/ 16×20″, 21×29.7 cm \/ 8×12″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaper Finishing:\u003c\/b\u003e Matte, uncoated, natural white (off-white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAcid-Free:\u003c\/b\u003e pH above 7 to prevent yellowing over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaper Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 250 gsm (110 lb) | Thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSustainable Paper:\u003c\/b\u003e FSC-certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRedKalion's museum-quality print captures the lithograph's original graphic intensity, using archival materials to preserve this iconic piece of political art history for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedKalion","offers":[{"title":"21x29.7 cm \/ 8x12\"","offer_id":51400065384736,"sku":"Beat-the-Whites-with-the-Red-Wedge---Soviet-Propaganda-1919-Art-Print-|-RedKalion-SML","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":51400065417504,"sku":"Beat-the-Whites-with-the-Red-Wedge---Soviet-Propaganda-1919-Art-Print-|-RedKalion-MED","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75x100 cm \/ 30x40″","offer_id":51400065450272,"sku":"Beat-the-Whites-with-the-Red-Wedge---Soviet-Propaganda-1919-Art-Print-|-RedKalion-LRG","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/9574\/8896\/files\/Beat-the-Whites-with-the-Red-Wedge---Soviet-Propaganda-1919-Art-Print-_-RedKalion.webp?v=1774973422","url":"https:\/\/redkalion.com\/products\/beat-the-whites-with-the-red-wedge-soviet-propaganda-1919-art-print-redkalion","provider":"RedKalion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}