Constructivism Flashcards
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2
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When and where did constructivism originate?
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- Russia, 1922
3
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What is constructivism and where did it come from?
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- anti-illusion
- development from futurism
4
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What is the purpose of constructivism?
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- to express a new modern society
- shows and tests a future which was still unknown
5
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What are the characteristics of constructivism?
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- anti-war
- corruption
- depicts dehumanisation in the world
6
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What do the actors create in constructivism?
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- actors create intervention in this reality
7
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What is used stylistically in constructivism?
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- agitprop (political propaganda favoring communism)
- biomechanics
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What are biomechanics?
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- system of actor training which uses physical movement patterns to create the impression of emotion
- train reflexes to be finely tuned
- actors are puppets in hands of director
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What are the characters, visuals, dialogue and sounds like in constructivism?
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- grotesque characters
- visuals more important than dialogue
- rhythmical sounds
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What is the set like in constructivism?
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- non-decorative
- non-representational
- utilitarian
- multi-purpose stage settings
- platforms, levels, catwalks, steps, wheels
- use of circus elements
