Futurism and Constructivism: Crash Course Theater #39

The video explores the futurism movement, focusing on its Italian and Russian branches. It highlights Marinetti's radical ideas and the movement's embrace of modernity and war. Russian futurism, influenced by communism, sought a break from the past. The video also covers Vsevolod Meyerhold's contributions to theater, emphasizing his innovative techniques and conflict with realism.

What was the significance of the play The Storming of the Winter Palace created by Nikolai Evreinov?

Discuss the impact of futurism on modern theater practices today.

How did Meyerhold's concept of biomechanics relate to the ideas of industrialization and efficiency?

What were the consequences of Meyerhold's opposition to socialist realism in Soviet Russia?