The painting imitates Soviet propaganda of the 1920s. This is depicting the Bolsheviks (Red Hand) rising up against the Bourgeoisie (Black hand). Its symbolic meaning is the will of the people stopping the greedy bourgeoisie from stealing capital from the masses. This was typical Communist propaganda of the time always showing the might of the people versus the greed of the rich, whether its this painting, a poster, or a film. In all propaganda, it will always make one side favored over its opposition and in these countries, they needed to put up fictions for the people to give support, and what makes people follow radical ideology, equality for the people in every way.
With Communism spreading in the 20th century, new states boasting with
With Communism spreading in the 20th century, new states boasting with