In the present paper the author attempts to give an analytical review of the phenomenon in the context of traditional and modern interpretations of the notion of style as a basic category in art studies, philosophy and art history. Thus, it can be suggested that one of the key goals in modern art studies is comprehensive detailed theoretical understanding of Soviet art as a multilevel and integral artistic imaginative system.

Key words: style, Soviet art, traditional interpretation, modern interpretation, integral artistic imaginative system, multilevel system.