In order to educate man to a new longing, everyday familiar objects must be shown to him with totally unexpected perspectives and in unexpected situations. New objects should be depicted from different sides in order to provide a complete impression of the object.
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| Birth: | 5th December, 1891 |
| Death: | 3rd December, 1956 |
| Nationality: | Russian |
| Profession: | Artist, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Sculptor |
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Rodchenko was born in St. Petersburg to a working-class family who moved to Kazan after the death of his father, in 1909. He become an artist without having had any exposure to the art world, drawing much inspiration from art magazines. In 1910, Rodchenko began studies under Nicolai Fechin and Georgii Medvedev at the Kazan Art School, where he met Varvara Stepanova, whom he later married.
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