Building in Moscow (1929) by El Lissitzky

Building in Moscow - El Lissitzky - 1929

Artwork Information

TitleBuilding in Moscow
ArtistEl Lissitzky
Date1929
Art MovementConstructivism

About Building in Moscow

The artwork titled “Building in Moscow” was created by El Lissitzky in 1929. It belongs to the Constructivism art movement and is a design genre creation.

The artwork prominently features a geometric, circular diagram on the left side, possibly representing architectural plans or a schematic layout. The dominant color scheme consists of black and red, with the year “1929” and the title “Строительство Москвы” (translated to “Building in Moscow”) displayed in bold. The use of strong, clean lines and stark contrasts are characteristic of Constructivist design. The overall composition reflects an emphasis on structure, functionality, and modernity, typical of El Lissitzky’s contributions to the Constructivist movement.

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