Avant-garde or Russian avant-garde – movement of the first quarter of the XX century that implemented new artistic ideas. The name “avant-garde” was given to the movement
Tag: Architecture
Art A-Z: M – Melnikov Konstantin
Konstantin Stepanovich Melnikov (1890, Moscow – 1974, Moscow) – architect. In 1914, Melnikov graduated from the Faculty of Painting of the Moscow School of Painting,
Art A-Z: C – Chechulin Dmitry
Dmitry Nikolaevich Chechulin (1901, Shostka – 1981, Moscow) – architect. Born to a family of workers, he widely supported Revolution of 1917. At the beginning
Art A-Z: A – Abramtsevo Circle
(Art A-Z is a dictionary of Russian art) Abramtsevo circle – fellowship of outstanding Russian artists (painters, sculptors, architects) emerged in mid 1870s in Abramtsevo,
Inside Melnikov’s Experimental House
Every fan of constructivism in the world recognises cylinder silhouette of the Melnikov’s house, one of the most famous buildings in Moscow. However, very few
