The artwork “Rechevik” is a design by Alexander Rodchenko, created in 1929. As a product of the Constructivist movement, this piece was conceived in Moscow, Russian Federation. The genre of this piece is design, specifically in the realm of graphic design or book cover design.
The image shows a book cover with an eye-catching red, white, and black geometric pattern. The use of diagonal lines creates a dynamic sense of movement across the cover. The title “РЕЧЕВИК” (Rechevik), which could be translated as “Speaker” or “Orator,” is prominently featured in the center in bold, red Cyrillic letters against a black background, emphasizing its significance. The author’s name “С. ТРЕТЬЯКОВ” (S. Tretiakov) is printed at the top right, while the bottom right corner includes the word “СТИХИ” (Stikhi), meaning “poems” or “verses,” hinting at the content within. On the left part of the cover, lighter text indicates the price “ДВА РУБЛЯ” (Two rubles) and denotes the publisher “ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ ИЗДАТЕЛЬСТВО” (State Publishing House), suggesting that this is a state-published collection of poetry. The overall design typifies the Constructivist ethos of combining art with industrial and functional purpose, and it exhibits a radical departure from traditional ornamental book design towards a modernist aesthetic that influenced graphic design profoundly.
