Rodtschenko-Stepanowa

This book was produced both to honor the centenary of Rodchenko´s birth and to accompany an exhibition of the works of two of the principal founders of Russian constructivism. This husband-and-wife team´s various theories, manifestos, and chronological activities are well explicated. Their chief accomplishment is the offering of important information, illustrations, and writings from previously obscure Russian sources. Rodchenko´s pioneering work in painting, photography, and graphic design are discussed in the context of early 20th-century Communist art and philosophy. Stepanova´s achievements, largely ignored in Western art history, get full and fair treatment.