The artwork titled “There and Back” was created by Alexander Rodchenko in 1930, in Moscow, Russian Federation. This piece is associated with the Constructivism art movement, and it falls under the genre of design.
The image shows a book cover with a graphic design composed of bold geometric shapes and block typography. The design is characterized by a strong use of red and beige tones, as well as grey. The central graphic element is a stylized arrow that points upwards and then downwards through two rectangular shapes that could also be interpreted as the letter “N” placed back-to-back. The text “ТУДА И ОБРАТНО” meaning “There and Back” is prominently displayed in red capitalized letters against the beige background. Above this main text is the author’s name, “В. МАЯКОВСКИЙ” (V. Mayakovsky), in smaller red lettering on a grey background. At the bottom of the cover, there is additional text “ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ: 1930” which denotes the publisher or federation and the year of publication.
Rodchenko’s design clearly reflects the Constructivist movement’s aesthetic with its emphasis on abstraction, graphic lines, and the integration of typography and imagery.
