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2019100 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Design Education

33 Words About Design

2019100 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

33 influential designers, including Artemy Lebedev and Pokras Lampas, discuss how culture and history shape contemporary Russian design.

Design Education

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33 influential designers, including Artemy Lebedev and Pokras Lampas, discuss how culture and history shape contemporary Russian design.

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Artemy Lebedev and Pokras Lampas, among 33 influential designers, discuss the essence of contemporary Russian design. Set against the backdrop of Russia's rich cultural history, the film argues for the existence of a distinct design aesthetic. Designers like Valery Golyzhenkov and Oleg Pashchenko draw inspiration from Russian literature and rituals. Their reflections reveal the ethical and aesthetic values that shape visual environments and contribute to the narrative of Russian beauty. The documentary runs for 100 minutes and is in Russian.

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