Machine age Constructivism Russian 1900 - 1

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Marxism :Anti arts : Western Arts is rubbish left from Old Dark Ages

Anti old world : Russian created a new form of arts

for a better new world

Combinations of materials & SIMPLE GEOMETRY

constructivism - A modern art movement developed in 1917 by the Russian sculptor Vladimir Tatlin (1880-1938). The aim was to construct abstract sculpture suitable for an industrialized society, and the work pioneered the use of modern technology and materials such as wood, glass, plastic and steel. Constructivism was introduced to Western Europe by Pevsner in Paris, and Gabo in Germany. The principles of Constructivism were highly influential in twentieth century Western art, although for political reasons its influence in Russia ended by 1921.

Coffee Table

Geometry : elliptical cone

Wood & steel Desk

Geometry : Beam

Printer Stand

Geometry : ?

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AssignmentDesign a table with ideas of Constructivism Hints : emphasis simple geometry

Choose a shape e.g. square , cylinder , curve , ellipse ….

( There may be more than one shape in the same furniture but only one major shape )

Develop a table based on chosen shape in continuity ,

in distortion , in exaggeration , in repeatNot more than two colors , natural color of raw

materials preferredComponents of table : legs , table top , drawer (optional)Choose materials e.g. wood , aluminium , steel ,

plastic , leatherLocation of table : guest room

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