How the CIA Used Modern Art as a Cold War Weapon

Name: How the CIA Used Modern Art as a Cold War Weapon
Uploaded: 2022
Duration: 40 min

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Our historical documentary series on the history of the Cold War continues with a video examining how the CIA used abstract and modern art in its propaganda war against the USSR. The Cold War wasn’t just a battle of ideologies but a competition in every sphere, including art. In this video, we examine how the CIA turned Abstract Expressionism into a weapon of democracy. Starting with an Introduction to Cold War Cultural Warfare, we discuss how art became a battleground for global influence.

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