Constructivism
It was a Radical Russian art and architecture movement which started before the Bolshevik Revolution (1917-1935) which origins in Russia. Their aim was to contribute towards the construction of the new communist state. There was a rejection in the idea of "art for art's sake".
Vladmir Tatlin
He was born in Moscow, Russia on the 28th of December in 1885. He studied in an Institution which specialized in painting, architecture and sculpting. He was both an artist and an architect.
Tatlin's Tower
It is all made of wood, it reflects his harmony and liberation and it is also his most famous creation. I like the fact that it creates such an original and spiral shape. It looks as if there is some kind of stairs.
An Animated Video Of The Building Of Tatlin's Tower
Juan Antonio Avalos's Russian Constructivism in Fashion.
Its colours and shapes are really interesting. The colour red was really used in Constructivism. In his collection, he also made use of tracksuits which he converted them into military uniforms.
Varvara Stepanova
She was born in Lithuania in 1894. She refers to herself as a constructivist. She was a designer, painter and also a photographer.
Varvara's Works
Bibliography
http://www.kmtspace.com/tatlin-arch.htm
http://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/A-centuryold-monument-highlights-Abu-Dhabis-ambition/25105
http://totallyhistory.com/vladimir-tatlin/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioen8sfARLc
http://www.literaryreview.co.uk/merridale_07_09.html
http://www.newsfashionweek.com/juan-antonio-valos-3/
http://historicallymodernquilts.blogspot.com/2013/07/modern-print-monday-varvara-stepanova.html
Notes taken during the lesson
http://www.designishistory.com/
No comments:
Post a Comment