Vietnam: Revolutionary Socialist realist-style political posters can be seen in all corners of Vietnam

Socialist realism is a style of realistic art which was developed in the Soviet Union and became a dominant style in other communist countries. Socialist realism is a teleologically-oriented style having its purpose the furtherance of the goals of socialism and communism. Although related, it should not be confused with social realism, a type of art that realistically depicts subjects of social concern. Unlike social realism, socialist realism often glorifies the roles of the poor. (Photo by: David Henley/Pictures From History/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)