Constructivism was an art movement that originated in Russia between 1915-1940. It sought to create an abstract, experimental art that rejected the past and embraced modernity. Constructivist artworks pared compositions down to their basic elements and were rarely emotional. Prominent Constructivist artists included Vladimir Tatlin, Kasimir Malevich, Wassily Kandinsky, and Alexandra Exter. Their works from this period explored abstraction and the integration of art into everyday life.

1. 1915-1940’s CONSTRUCTIVISM By: Samantha Davis

2. Ben Nicholson Vladimir Tatlin Kasimir Malevich Wassily Kandinsky Alexandra Exter Prominent Artists

3. The term "Constructivism" describes both an art and an attitude towards life and art that originated in Russia. Constructivist art is marked by a commitment to total abstraction and a wholehearted acceptance of modernity. It is usually experimental, rarely emotional. Characteristics of Constructivism

4. Constructivists sought an art of order, which would reject the past and lead to a world of more understanding, unity, and peace. The art work is very reductive as well, paring the artwork down to its basic elements. And More...

5. Artist: Vladimir Tatlin Title: Monument to the Third International Date: 1919

6. Artist: Kasimir Tatlin Title: Suprematism 58 Date: 1915

7. Artist: Wassily Kandinsky Title: Transverse Line Date: 1923

8. Artist: Wassily Kandinsky Title: Composition VII Date: 1920

9. Artist: Alexandra Exter Title: View of the Bridge Style/Date: Constructivism (ca. 1915-1920s)

10. Artist: Alexandra Exter Title: Composition color Date: 1920