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Art during the Cold War

The United States and the Soviet Union competed in the arts, too, especially in ballet. The two countries would send ballet performances to each other, to show their superiority. In America, too, as a result, ballet received government funding, turning into a propaganda outlet.

Besides ballet, the two countires fought over a multitude of things, such as theatre, chess, and of course, the Space Race. Also, both participated in the Olympics, creating conflicts. Looking at each country, it is hard to decide a victor, but as David Caute, author of 'The Dancer Defects' mentions, it is more about the strengths of each nation.

Russia had great plays, and wonderful ballet, while the West was strong in technology. The two nations were not fighting their cultures against each other, but more on their own citizens. Along with many things during the Cold War, this was done with an intent to create fear.
In my opinion, the art competition between these two super powers is an important part of the Cold War. First of all, both of them wanted to show their superior, so they had to win the other in some aspects although both of them did not want to start a hot war. As a result, art, especially ballet, was turned into powerful political propaganda. This could be an excellent non-violent way to show which super power was better. In conclusion, the art competition was the product of both the West and the USSR’s attitudes towards each other. Both of them should be blamed for the Cold War.