Discussion of a Bad Grade 1950

"Discussion of a Bad Grade" is a 1950 oil painting by Ukrainian artist Sergiy Grigoriev, depicting a scene of students and teachers in a classroom setting. The painting captures a moment of serious discussion, possibly about a failing grade or the need for improvement. The composition emphasizes the importance of education, particularly the role of individual accountability in Soviet society. This artwork exemplifies the Social Realism movement, a style of art that sought to depict the lives of ordinary people in a realistic and optimistic way.