Constructivism

______CONSTRUCTIVISM_ and VLADIMIR TATLIN__

Constructivism was an industrial art movement that developed in Russia, and lasted from approximately 1915 into the 1930s and early 40s. The movement features sculpture as its main medium, and is characterized by its angular, geometric shapes. The term "constructivism," first referred to three dimensional pieces and their spacial presence, but later was expanded to include two dimensional exhibitions. Constructive art was created to be functional, and dismissed the idea of art for purely enjoyment's sake.

__Monument to the Third International__

__Vladimir Tatlin__

Vladimir Tatlin was one of the most renowned artists of this period, capturing the essence of the art form, and thus rightfully nicknamed, "The Father of Constructivism." His most famous creation is "The Monument to the Third International," a model for a plan ultimately too expensive to execute. The final monument was planned to stand one-third higher than the Eiffel Tower, and contain three revolving sections. A cube, that completed rotation once a year, a pyramid, that completed rotation once a month, and a cylinder, that completed rotation once a day. Glass, steel, and Iron were the materials used, thus keeping inline with the industrial and functional feel of the movement.



Constructive art was meant to showcase the technological advances of the time, such as projection and spot lights, as well as industry. The art brought functionality to expression, and collided the two, bringing art out of the gallery, and into everyday life.