Born in an era of shortage and turmoil was a revolutionary peasantry, for when once they were well fed, now they lack even their bread. Due to the breakout of the first World War, the economy of the Russian Empire began to falter. Cut off from imports on which the country to heavily relied brought Russia …
Month: February 2018
Comment on History of the Nilova Monastery by Nick Umana
The monastery depicts the Russians architectural capabilities in the 20th century. It is interesting to view the country in a time of its economic weakness or early development, and still be able to see what the country was able to accomplish. These pi…
Comment on Who are you? by Nick Umana
Your perspective on the extra research that you did behind this photo is really interesting. Its interesting that you were able to connect the lines between the portrayed emotions of the individuals in the photo to the social context of the situation. The way that the women were treated and the worn down faces that they carry is an implied illustration that most people probably would not be able to pick up on.
Comment on Tea with a Splash of Vodka by numana96
I like that you exploit this photo for the diversity that it has. It portrays the Russian economy and the social structure as well. The primarily agricultural economy is depicted by the group of females who are collecting tea for whatever reasons. The …
