Constructivism (Noun)
Meaning
An abstractionist artistic movement in Russia after World War I; industrial materials were used to construct nonrepresentational objects.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Russian Revolution influenced many artists to adopt constructivism and create innovative, nonrepresentational art forms.
- Constructivism rejected traditional fine arts and opted for industrial materials such as steel, wood, and glass to create modern designs.
- The constructivism movement reached its peak in the early 20th-century Russia under the leadership of Vladimir Tatlin and Kazimir Malevich.
- Artists associated with Russian constructivism incorporated everyday materials to build abstract sculptures, questioning traditional representations of space and form.
- Constructivism was a key catalyst for Russian avant-garde art and gained a significant following throughout Europe during the 1920s.