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Untitled, by Aleksandr Rodchenko, 1924

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Untitled is a 1924 by Aleksandr Rodchenko, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Aleksandr Rodchenko
When & what style?
1924
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This is a book cover with bold black, red, and white shapes. The top shows a crossed-out book with the words "Книга о книгах" (Book About Books) in big letters. Below, a smaller box reads "Государственное Издательство" (State Publishing House) and "Пять Лет" (Five Years), with a tiny red-and-black symbol in the middle. The design looks like it’s made from simple geometric blocks and sharp lines. The colors are mostly black, red, and white, with a lot of contrast. If you like this style, check out Aleksandr Rodchenko.

About the artist

Portrait of Aleksandr Rodchenko
Artist

Aleksandr Rodchenko

Aleksander Mikhailovich Rodchenko (Russian: Александр Михайлович Родченко; 5 December 1891 – 3 December 1956) was a Russian and Soviet artist, sculptor, photographer, and graphic designer.

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