History of Graphic Design: Ch.5 Revolutions

Chapter 5: Revolutions

#1: Questions: Brief Answers

1. What messages does De Stijl try to convey and how did Theo Van Doesburg add to De Stijl?

2. What types of posters did Alexander Apsit produce?

Who did he work for and what were their goals?

3. What was Vladimir Tatlin’s view of the designer’s role in society?

What types of art/design is he known for?

4. How is Constructivism different from Suprematism?

5. Describe the look of Alexandr Rodchenko’s typical work. Who did he work for?

6. What distinctive attributes make up the Russian movie poster style during the 1920’s?

How did it mimic film techniques?

7. What elements did El Lissitzky add to Suprematism? Who did he work for?

Why are “The Constructor” and “Use the Red Wedge to Beat the White” important images in graphic design?

#2: Short Essay View the “Theo Van Doesburg” PDF and answer this question (just one paragraph).

How can you reconcile Theo van Doesburg’s simultaneous embrace of De Stijl and Dada?