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“The viewer who sees only a study in the picture of the glass jug illuminated from behind fails to appreciate the masterly composition, the noble purity of the lines, the rich plasticity of the form and consequently also the poetry and beauty of the picture, and still more important, its specifically photographic qualities.”

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Alexander Rodchenko
Alexander Rodchenko

Alexander Rodchenko, born on December 5, 1891, and died on December 3, 1956, was a renowned Russian artist of the 20th century. He is best known for his innovative works in photography, graphic design, sculpture, and architecture. more

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