Futurism :.

Futurism

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Overview and quickfacts

Futurism was an art movement that began in the early 20th century. It was characterized by its use of dynamic, often violent images to depict the energy and power of modern industrial society. Futurist artists sought to capture the speed and energy of the machine age, often using new technologies such as the automobile and the airplane as subjects for their work.

The art style is also known as: 1. Modernism 2. Postmodernism 3. Cubism 4. Dadaism 5. Surrealism 6. Abstract Expressionism 7. Pop Art 8. Op Art
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism

1. Umberto Boccioni (1882-1916) 2. Carlo Carrà (1881-1966) 3. Luigi Russolo (1885-1947) 4. Giacomo Balla (1871-1958) 5. Gino Severini (1883-1966) 6. Fortunato Depero (1892-1960) 7. Mario Sironi (1885-1961) 8. Ardengo Soffici (1879-1964) 9. Filippo Tommaso Marinetti (1876-1944) 10. Anton Giulio Bragaglia (1890-1960) 11. Bruno Munari (1907-1998) 12. Enrico Prampolini (1894-1956) 13. Fillia (1899-1927) 14. Lucio Fontana (1899-1968) 15. Dadamaino (1930-2004) 16. Getulio Alviani (1929-2013) 17. Giovanni Anceschi (1933-1985) 18. Grazia Varisco (1937-2009) 19. Luciano Fabro (1936-2007) 20. Piero Manzoni (1933-1963) 21. Agostino Bonalumi (1935-2013) 22. Enzo Cucchi (1949-present) 23. Francesco Clemente (1952-present) 24. Mimmo Paladino (1948-present) 25. Nicola De Maria (1954-present) 26. Sandro Chia (1946-present) 27. Salvatore Mangione (1958-present) 28. Stefano Tordiglione (1962-present) 29. Vittorio Messina (1964-present) 30. Walter De Maria (1935-2013)

1. “The City Rises” (1910) by Umberto Boccioni 2. “Unique Forms of Continuity in Space” (1913) by Umberto Boccioni 3. “The Street Enters the House” (1911) by Carlo Carrà 4. “The Funeral of the Anarchist Galli” (1911) by Carlo Carrà 5. “The Singing Lesson” (1913) by Carlo Carrà 6. “The Red House” (1911) by Luigi Russolo 7. “The Noise” (1913) by Luigi Russolo 8. “The City of the future” (1914) by Antonio Sant’Elia 9. “The Dancers” (1915) by Giacomo Balla 10. ” Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash” (1912) by Giacomo Balla 11. “The Hand of the Violinist” (1912) by Giacomo Balla 12. “Speed + Sound” (1913) by Giacomo Balla 13. “Futurist Painting: Technical Manifesto” (1914) by Giacomo Balla 14. “Futurist Painting: Dynamic Hieroglyphic of the Bal Tabarin” (1912) by Giacomo Balla 15. “Futurist Painting: Spatial Force Constructions” (1913) by Giacomo Balla 16. “Futurist Painting: Light-Space-Time” (1913) by Giacomo Balla 17. “Futurist Painting: The Fourth Dimension” (1913) by Giacomo Balla 18. “Futurist Painting: Simultaneity – Multiple Perspective” (1913) by Giacomo Balla 19. “Futurist Painting: Airplane in Flight” (1913) by Giacomo Balla 20. “Futurist Painting: The War” (1915) by Giacomo Balla 21. “Futurist Painting: Swifts Flying Over Rome” (1913) by Giacomo Balla 22. “Futurist Painting: The Speed of Light” (1913) by Giacomo Balla 23. “Futurist Painting: The Race on Montecarlo” (1914) by Giacomo Balla 24. “Futurist Painting: The Street Light” (1914) by Giacomo Balla 25. “Futurist Painting: The Laugh” (1914) by Giacomo Balla 26. “Futurist Painting: The City on the Sea” (1914) by Giacomo Balla 27. “Futurist Painting: The Dancer” (1915) by Giacomo Balla 28. “Futurist Painting: The Violinist” (1915) by Giacomo Balla 29. “Futurist Painting: The Flying Machine” (1915) by Giacomo Balla 30. “Futurist Painting: The Airplane” (1915) by Giacomo Balla

Detailed Description

Futurism was an art movement that began in the early 20th century. It was characterized by its use of dynamic and often violent imagery, and its rejection of traditional values. Futurist artists sought to capture the energy and power of modern industrial society. They celebrated speed, technology, and violence, and their work often reflected the chaotic nature of the modern world. Futurism was founded in 1909 by the Italian poet and critic Filippo Tommaso Marinetti. In his Futurist Manifesto, Marinetti called for an art that would be “aggressive, defiant, and triumphant.” He and other Futurist artists believed that art should be a force for change, and they sought to use their work to promote their political and social ideas. Futurism was initially a purely Italian movement, but it soon spread to other countries, including France, Russia, and the United States. Futurist artists made use of a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, film, and poetry. They also experimented with new techniques and technologies, such as photomontage and collage. Some of the most famous Futurist artists include Giacomo Balla, Umberto Boccioni, and Carlo Carrà. Balla’s painting Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash (1912) is a good example of the Futurist style, with its use of dynamic lines and sharp angles. Boccioni’s sculpture Unique Forms of Continuity in Space (1913) is another well-known work of Futurist art. The Futurist movement had a significant impact on the development of modern art, and its ideas and techniques can be seen in the work of many later artists.