Konstantin Melnikov, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Konstantin Melnikov

Russian architect, one of the founders of constructivism

Date of Birth: 22-Jul-1890

Place of Birth: Moscow, Russia

Date of Death: 28-Nov-1974

Profession: architect, artist, painter

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Konstantin Stepanovich Melnikov (Russian: ?????????? ?????????? ?????????; August 3 [O.S.
July 22] 1890 – November 28, 1974) was a Russian architect and painter.
His architectural work, compressed into a single decade (1923–33), placed Melnikov on the front end of 1920s avant-garde architecture.
Although associated with the Constructivists, Melnikov was an independent artist, not bound by the rules of a particular style or artistic group.
In 1930s, Melnikov refused to conform with the rising Stalinist architecture, withdrew from practice and worked as a portraitist and teacher until the end of his life.