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At the master class at the National Centre RUSSIA, fashion and architecture were combined in a headdress sketch

At the master class at the National Centre RUSSIA, fashion and architecture were combined in a headdress sketch
Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA
03.16

Another master class within the creative module "Children’s Architectural Workshops" of the exposition "The Birth of Scale" took place on March 16 at the National Centre RUSSIA. Using the example of creating a women's headdress "À la Russe," participants learned about the concept of stylization and mastered a technique combining elements of graphics and appliqué. The master class was conducted by teachers from the Moscow Children's School of Arts "START."

"When we received the invitation to conduct an on-site class in the exposition space 'The Birth of Scale,' we immediately embraced the idea because we found it very interesting to learn more about the origins of Russian architecture, immerse ourselves once again in Russian culture, and understand our Russian code. Our goal was to reflect it as much as possible in a flat work, conveying the connection between design and architecture through form, which we chose to represent with a Russian headdress — the kokoshnik. After exploring the exposition, the children selected buildings, structures, shapes, lines, and colors that caught their attention and, in their opinion, best represent the essence of Russian architecture and form — then they reinterpreted and modernized the headdress," said Inna Mironenko, a graphic design teacher at the Children's School of Arts "START."

An unusual experience of combining design and architecture was available at the master class not only for beginners but also for students of the School of Arts. 

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

"First, we selected the buildings we liked, then we drew a Russian kokoshnik and incorporated into it the details of the buildings that would make them recognizable. It was a completely new experience—we had never done anything like this before. The result was a very unusual combination, and I really enjoyed it," shared her impressions Grace Kashia, a student of the elective program "Fundamentals of Design" at the Children's School of Arts "START."

The architectural exposition "The Birth of Scale" is dedicated to Russian architecture and urban planning. The exposition reveals the greatness of Russia through its architectural legacy and allows visitors to trace the development of Russian architecture — from unique examples of historical buildings to large-scale modern projects. Children's creative studios, student workshops, and works by young architects are presented in a separate section of the exposition dedicated to the future.

Partners of the exposition "The Birth of Scale" include DOM.RF, the Ministry of Construction of Russia, Gazprom, the A.V. Shchusev State Research Museum of Architecture, the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, the Yakov Chernikhov Architectural Charity Fund, and the HSE School of Design.

Master classes and other educational events within the exposition can be attended free of charge with prior registration. Up-to-date information is available on the website of the National Centre RUSSIA at russia.ru in the "Events" section.

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