Constructivism was an
artistic and
architectural philosophy that originated in
Russia beginning in 1919 and was a rejection of the idea of autonomous art. The movement was in favour of art as a practice for social purposes. Constructivism had a great effect on modern art movements of the 20th century, influencing major trends such as the
Bauhaus and
De Stijl movements. Its influence was pervasive, with major impacts upon architecture,
graphic design,
industrial design, theatre, film, dance, fashion and to some extent music.