Thursday, 12 December 2013

Constructivism

Constructivism
(c.1913-1930)

EL LISSITZKY (1890-1941) 'The Red Wedge', 1919 (lithograph)
EL LISSITZKY (1890-1941)
'The Red Wedge', 1919 (lithograph)
Constructivism used the same geometric language as Suprematism but abandoned its mystical vision in favour of their 'Socialism of vision' - a Utopian glimpse of a mechanized modernity according to the ideals of the October Revolution. However, this was not an art that was easily understood by the proletariat and it was eventually repressed and replaced by Socialist Realism. Tatlin, Rodchenko, El Lissitzky and Naum Gabo were among the best artists associated with Constructivism.

source http://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/timelines/modern_art_timeline.htm

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