Varvara Stepanova
Varvara Stepanova | |
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Varvara Stepanova, 1924 | |
| Born | November 1894 |
| Died | May 20, 1958 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Movement | Productivist art, a branch of Constructivism |
| Spouse | Alexander Rodchenko |
Varvara Fyodorovna Stepanova (Russian: Варва́ра Фёдоровна Степа́нова; 3 November [O.S. 22 October] 1894 – May 20, 1958) was a Russian artist. With her husband Alexander Rodchenko, she was associated with the Constructivist branch of the Russian avant-garde, which rejected aesthetic values in favour of revolutionary ones. Her activities extended into propaganda, poetry, stage scenery and textile designs.