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• In philosophy, constructivism is a criticism directed against medieval realism and classical rationalism. See constructivist epistemology.

• In mathematics, constructivism rejects any mathematical existence proof that fails to "construct" the object whose existence is asserted. See constructivism (mathematics).

• In art and architecture, constructivism was an artistic movement in Russia from 1914 onward in favour of "pure" art with no social function which used designs influenced by, and materials used in, industry. It was founded by Vladimir Tatlin, with later prominent constructivists including Antoine Pevsner and Naum Gabo. Kasimir Malevich also made pieces that could be called constructivist, though he is better known for his earlier suprematism. The movement was an important influence on new graphic designGraphic design is the applied art of arranging image and text to communicate a message. It may be applied in any media, such as print, digital media, motion pictures, animation, product decoration, packaging, and signs. Graphic design as a practice can be techniques championed by El LissitzkyLazar Mikhailovitch Lissitsky (also known as El) ( November 23, 1890 December 30, 1941) was one of the main disciples of Kazimir Malevich. Initially following the work of Marc Chagall that tried to recover the Jewish tradition in the city of Vitebsk, Liss.

• In political sciencePolitical science is the study of politics. It involves the study of structure and process in government or any equivalent system that attempts to assure safety, fairness, and closure across a broad range of risks and access to a broad range of commons fo and international relationsInternational relations IR is an academic and public policy field, a branch of political science, dealing with the foreign policy of states within the international system including the roles of international organizations, non-governmental organizations theory, constructivism rejects standard realist and liberalIn terms of politics, the word liberal (or Liberal can refer to: an adherent of the ideology of liberalism or something in accordance to this ideology. Note: the words "liberal" or "liberalism" can be different in various countries and can be related to t views on international relationsInternational relations IR is an academic and public policy field, a branch of political science, dealing with the foreign policy of states within the international system including the roles of international organizations, non-governmental organizations and argues that state interests stem from identities and international norms, rather than from the effects of international anarchyAnarchy can refer to: the political theory anarchism, with its traditional ("left") wing also known as libertarian socialism or anarcho-communism, and a more recent "right" wing known as anarcho-capitalism (more accurately described as "anti-state capital. Constructivist theory also focuses on how language and rhetoricRhetoric (from Greek ρητωρ, rhetor "orator") is one of the three original liberal arts or trivium (the other members are dialectic and grammar). While it has meant many different things during its 2500-year history, it is generally d are used to construct reality. Alexander Wendt has written multiple articles on constructivism.