Futurism is an early 20th century movement that centered in Italy in 1909. The Futurism movement focused on the dynamism, speed, energy and power of advancing machinery as well as the vitality and restlessness of modern life.
The name Futurism (thought up by Marinetti) reflected the emphasis on irrelevant art of the past, thus celebrating rapid change in culture and society.
Marinetti's Futurism manifesto glorified technological advancement and its rhetoric was rather loudmouthed. An agressive tone meant it purposely intended on inspiring pubic amazement and anger, arousing controversy and attracting widespread attention.
The Manifesto was published for the first time on the 5th February 1909 in an Italian newspaper.
The Futurist Manifesto
Tuesday 15 December 2009
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