Constructivism

What is constructivism?

Constructivism is an architectural and artistic philosophy of Russian origin that emerged as a rejection of the idea of autonomous art. The movement advocated for art to serve practical social purposes. Since its inception in 1919, Constructivism has evolved and significantly impacted 20th-century art movements, influencing major trends such as De Stijl and Bauhaus.
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A

Abts, Tomma

D

Dorazio, Piero

I

Irazu, Pello

M

Molnar, Vera

Moore, Henry

N

Nitsche, Frank

R

Rodríguez Caballero, David

T

Tobias, Gert & Uwe

Tomasello, Luis

V

Vasarely, Victor

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Artworks Related to Constructivism

Drawing I

Victor Vasarely

Drawing I

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

EUR 4,500

Drawing II

Victor Vasarely

Drawing II

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

EUR 4,500

Zebra Ceramique

Victor Vasarely

Zebra Ceramique, 1977

Sculpture / Object

Ceramic

EUR 1,600

Blue Composition

Victor Vasarely

Blue Composition, c. 1980

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

EUR 1,500

Pink Composition

Victor Vasarely

Pink Composition, c. 1980

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

EUR 1,500

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Triptych

Triptych

A triptych is an artwork divided into three sections or panels, often hinged together, allowing it to be displayed open or folded shut. It is a type of polyptych, a term for multi-panel artworks. Typically, the central panel is the largest, flanked by two smaller panels, although some triptychs have panels of equal size. Triptychs have been historically significant in religious art but are also used in contemporary works.

Artwork by Francis Bacon
Conté

Conté

Conté is a vivid, waxy crayon invented by Nicolas-Jacques Conté in 1795. Artists use Conté crayons for detailed drawing, shading large areas, and blending colors. The tips can be sharpened with sanding pads for precision, or the sides can be dragged flat for broad shading.

Image © BaLL LunLa/Shutterstock
Watermark

Watermark

A watermark is an image or pattern embedded into a sheet of paper during the papermaking process. Each papermaker includes a faint trademark, which becomes visible when the paper is held up to a light source. Watermarks serve as a mark of authenticity and are used for identification, often carrying historical significance in determining the origin and age of the paper.

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