Photography as a Reflexion of Political Communicative Theatricalization: Semiotic Aspects of Communication

In the article Soviet era photos of demonstrations and rallies are being reviewed from the perspective of semiotic principles of imaging as well as functioning of two propaganda streams of the time — game-play and pragmatic outdoor agitation.

political communication, carnavalization, emphatic style, Marxist style, view point, dividing line, hierarchy, festive culture, footlights