Rodchenko: Photography 1924-1954 (Photography)
from Konemann
This is the most complete volume published outside of Russia to capture the photographic work of Alexander Rodchenko, one of the former Soviet Union's greatest artists. In it, Alexander Lavrentiev, grandson of the photographer, includes more than 400 pictures reproduced under a broad categorical structure that allows the reader to gain insight into Rodchenko's work. What comes across most clearly from the content and form of these photos is the artist's desire to depict an image of purposeful individuality and an idealized relationship between humankind and the built world under construction in the Soviet Union. Individual portraits generally contain a device, such as a reflection, or capture some movement that obliterates the standard style of Western portraiture. Buildings, even trees, are photographed to draw attention to the space they hold rather than to depict scenic landscapes. The photos are stunningly original.
The Struggle for Utopia: Rodchenko, Lissitzky, Moholy-Nagy, 1917-1946
by Victor Margolin
from University Of Chicago Press
"An ambitious effort. This book puts the masters of European Modernism into perfect focus as inventors, propagators, and practitioners of a visual language that continues to hold sway over contemporary graphic style."—Steven Heller
"Worth the wait. . . . Margolin usefully presents what he calls the 'failed hope' of this movement in this valuable effort."—Publishers Weekly
Aleksandr Rodchenko
by Magdalena Dabrowski
from Harry N. Abrams
Alexander Rodtschenko: Fotografien, 1920-1938 : [Ausstellung, Museum Ludwig, 17. Marz-30. April 1978 : Katalog]
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Alexander Rodchenko: Inventory of Space
by Alexander Rodchenko
from Walther Konig
This publication, printed on two special papers, focuses on Alexander Rodchenko's Spatial Constructions, most of which were created around 1920. It begins with facsimile images of Rodchenko's sketchpads, two spreads to a page, continues with the artist's groundbreaking wooden sculptural models, and then delves into a series of drawings, paintings and commercial and graphic works. Also features architectural drawings and a cover that folds out to create a poster of a sculptural Spatial Construction in the Surfaces Reflecting Light series.
Aleksandr Rodchenko: June 25 to October 6, 1998 : the Museum of Modern Art, New York
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