Chapter 9

Constructivism was an artistic movement, as well as an art architectural movement. This new form of art originated in Russia, in 1919. It was created as a rebuttal of the idea of autonomous art. Constructivism influenced modern art movements such as Bauhaus and de stijl. These influences carried major impacts upon architecture, graphic and industrial design, theater, film, dance and fashion. The movement’s name was coined after a criticism of Alexander RodChenko work, calling it construction art. Constructivism was a post-World War I development of Russian futurism. After the Russian Revolution constructivism turned its attentions to new social demands for industrial tasks creating a new form of architectural design. This new design created by the movement can be seen in Vladimir Tat Linz, Tower.