Russian Constructivism
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The famous Russian architect Berthold Lyubetkin was constructivist, the architect of socialist, leftist, like his ideological allies - voice, Melnikov and Ginsburg.
In contrast to Russian, English and like bricks do not like concrete. But it was a favorite material of concrete Constructivist architects, one way or another shared the socialist ideals, for example, the great Frenchman Le Corbusier.
Berthold Lyubetkin was born in Tbilisi, but he studied in Moscow, in particular, in the Higher Art - then forge the modern art and architecture. Having to serve in the Red Army in 1922 he left Russia, and has since resided in the West - first in Germany, then France and finally in 1931 in England.
In contrast to Russian, English and like bricks do not like concrete. But it was a favorite material of concrete Constructivist architects, one way or another shared the socialist ideals, for example, the great Frenchman Le Corbusier.
Berthold Lyubetkin was born in Tbilisi, but he studied in Moscow, in particular, in the Higher Art - then forge the modern art and architecture. Having to serve in the Red Army in 1922 he left Russia, and has since resided in the West - first in Germany, then France and finally in 1931 in England.
The most famous buildings in England are Lyubetkina its pavilions for monkeys and penguins at London Zoo. But another group of houses "Haypoynt" where in the apartment-studio, arranged on the roof of a building, and lived by the author.
It is home to quite wealthy, though not rich. Lyubetkin demonstrated mastery of architectural form, and recognized by his teacher - Le Corbusier, who visited the house in the late 1930s.
They saw the maestro's not just your favorite white concrete pillars, elegantly traced horizontal bands of windows, reminiscent of ocean liners and flat roofs. Rectilinear and curvilinear forms make this an intimate and grand spaces, full of light and leading architectural dialogue inaudible.
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