Construction by Alexander Rodchenko

Construction 

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mixed-media, painting

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mixed-media

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abstract painting

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painting

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geometric composition

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constructivism

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form

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geometric

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geometric-abstraction

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abstraction

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line

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abstract composition

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russian-avant-garde

Copyright: Alexander Rodchenko,Fair Use

Alexander Rodchenko, a key figure in the Russian avant-garde movement, created this abstract composition of geometric shapes. Rodchenko emerged during a transformative period marked by revolutionary ideologies. These ideas sought to overturn traditional societal structures. Here, through a dynamic interplay of forms and colors, Rodchenko dismantles conventional modes of representation. The red, black, and white facets might symbolize the fervor of the revolution, mirroring the shifting political and social terrains of the time. But the artist's Constructivist vision goes beyond mere symbolism. His ambition was to create art which served as an agent of change, aligning with the Bolshevik ideals of progress and collectivism. It’s an emotional response to a changing world. This work is an example of the power of abstraction to articulate complex social narratives and ignite new ways of seeing and being.

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