Constructivism

Constructivism

Constructivism was an art movement which started in Russia in the early 20^th century. Proposing to replace traditional values in place of constructed objects which emphasize beauty, the artists viewpoint of something and inspire function out of the materials and forms used.

Birthed in 1917, as the Bolsheviks came into power, and a means of inspiring the artists in support of the revolution. Borrowing from Cubism, Supremitism and Futurism in the sense of abolishing the traditions of art and shifting the focus towards construction instead of composition.

Hoping to use mass – production for the benefit of the then communist society, it applied careful analysis of modern materials to further this goal. Though the movement itself was never entirely successful in staying away from abstract inspirations, aswell as the difficulty in the transition from artist studio to the factory.

Decline arose in the 1920’s due to Bolshevik dislike of avant-grade, yet still would inspire in the west, particularly in Germany around the time when the Bauhaus was starting.