Artwork
Γραμμισμός
Γραμμισμός is a drawing by Aleksandr Rodchenko. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Thick, thin, straight, and curved lines crisscross at sharp angles.
This drawing is a grid of black lines on white paper. Thick, thin, straight, and curved lines crisscross at sharp angles. Small dots fill empty spaces. It looks like a math notebook exploded.
Rodchenko used this to show lines build space. Dots aren’t just decoration—they push the eye around. He believed lines alone could make art feel solid and real.
See how he balances everything. Next, look up Rodchenko, Aleksandr (1891-1956).
Overview
Γραμμισμός is a drawing by Aleksandr Rodchenko, created during his exploration of the fundamental elements of art.
Subject & Meaning
The work showcases Rodchenko's theory that lines are the basis of composition and three-dimensionality, representing various concepts such as path, crossing, and axis.
Technique & Style
The drawing features a grid of intersecting lines of varying thickness and curvature on a white background, accompanied by strategically placed dots that guide the viewer's eye.
Context
Rodchenko's innovative use of lines and dots was part of his effort to rationalize the artistic process, emphasizing the line as a foundational element.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aleksander Mikhailovich Rodchenko (Russian: Александр Михайлович Родченко; 5 December 1891 – 3 December 1956) was a Russian and Soviet artist, sculptor, photographer, and graphic designer.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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