Hitler And Joseph Stalin Comparison Essay

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The archetypical traits of a dictator show common intentions, a sense of grandiose scale is the most recognized attribute; however, there are specific variables of dictatorial archetypes depending on the individual dictator. This is because each dictator wants to leave their own original mark upon history. This dissertation will outline the architectural intentions of Joseph Stalin, Benito Mussolini, and Adolf Hitler; three of the key dictators from the 20th century. The intentions of these three dictators hold similarities but also have individual and specific intentions due to their political position, government type, and beliefs. Once the intentions have been outlined, the dictator’s architectural intentions will be compared to …show more content…

One which was transparent and portrayed the hierarchy within the newly found communist government. An agenda that would have given more power to the people because they would have been able to see all the inner workings of Stalin’s government. And, opposing this movement was the Stalin backed VOPRA (All-Union Society of Proletarian Architects) who believed in socialist realism which Dennis Doordan defines as; “In its search for an appropriate style, Soviet architecture must strive for a realistic criteria – for clarity and precision in images, which must be easily comprehensible by and accessible to the masses.” (Doordan, 2001, P.113). Through Doordan’s definition of VOPRA it is no surprise that Stalin chose their style to resemble the Soviet Union because it gave him the power to create architecture with the purest form of deceit, which was used to create a godly type image of himself to the public. Conversely, it also allowed Stalin to construct space for the people which in turn would also gain him public appeal and keep him in power. Through the complete and unconditional control of the architecture within the Soviet Union, Stalin was able to create his totalitarian government while also being perceived by the public as a hero of the Soviet

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