Details

Keywords Change this

Constructivism

Birth date / place

August 3rd 1890, Moscow, Russia

Selected Architecture


Practice / Active in Change this

Moscow, Russia

Linked to Change this

Vladimir Shukhov

Change this

"Architecture is not the pursuit of utility of practicality. Architecture is beauty. No other kinds of architecture exist or can exist."
Konstantin Melnikov

__

Article last edited by Maria Thuroczy on
March 28th, 2013

Konstantin Melnikov Change this

Change thisMoscow, Russia
born 1890, Moscow

1 of 3

About Change this

Konstantin Stepanovich Melnikov (August 3, 1890 - November 28, 1974) was a Russian architect and painter. His architectural work, compressed into a single decade (1923-1933), placed Melnikov on the front end of 1920s avant-garde architecture. Although associated with the Constructivists, Melnikov was an independent artist, not bound by the rules of a particular style or artistic group. In 1930s, Melnikov refused to conform with the rising stalinist architecture, withdrew from practice and worked as a portrait painter and teacher until the end of his life.

Sources

Comments

Posted by Vivienne Bell | 30.04.2013 | 16:35pm
In a local school there is a bas relief by Melnikov. Would this be by the same Konstantin Melnikov mentioned on this page? I would welcome a reply.
Posted by Hans | 30.04.2013 | 17:05pm
Hello Vivienne, where is this school exactly? Is it in Russia?
Posted by Vivienne bell | 17.05.2013 | 08:43am
the school is in Barnet, Hertfordshire.