Constructivism

Glossary

An early twentieth century artistic and architectural movement that was started in Russia by painter and architect Vladimir Tatlin and sculptor, graphic designer and photographer Alexander Rodchenko. Aligned with the vision of Soviet socialism, it favoured non-objective, austere designs over decorative and pictorial styles and sought to formally depict modern industrial society, with influences drawn from Cubism and Futurism.

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Constructivism%newline%An early twentieth century artistic and architectural movement that was started in Russia by painter and architect Vladimir Tatlin and sculptor, graphic designer and photographer Alexander Rodchenko. Aligned with the vision of Soviet socialism, it favoured non-objective, austere designs over decorative and pictorial styles and sought to formally depict modern industrial society, with influences drawn from Cubism and Futurism.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Constructivism”. Accessed April 27, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/constructivism/
MLA	“Constructivism.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/constructivism/. Accessed 27, April, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Constructivism. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/constructivism/. (Accessed: 27, April, 2024)