COMMUNICATIONS IN SOVIET-CHINESE ART DIALOGUE (1950S)

The article examines the institutional mechanisms of the cultural transmission of Soviet visual arts in China during the 1950s. Using historical analysis and case studies, three key dissemination channels are identified: large-scale art exhibitions, educational programmes (training of Chinese students in the USSR and Professor K. Maximov’s activities), and translation of theoretical literature. Particular focus is placed on the reform of the art education system, including the adoption of Soviet pedagogical standards and the establishment of teaching-research groups. The findings reveal the dual impact of Soviet influence: while contributing to the formation of China’s academic art system, it also led to the dominance of ideological themes and reduced artistic diversity. The study enhances understanding of the role of state institutions in cultural exchange and offers new perspectives for analysing the synthesis of global and national artistic traditions.