Monday, May 20, 2013

Monday Morning Museum: Futurism


Futurism – Italy from 1909 to 1914
Futurism (Italian: Futurismo) was an artistic and social movement that originated in Italy in the early 20th century. It emphasized and glorified themes associated with contemporary concepts of the future, including speed, technology, youth and violence, and objects such as the car, the airplane and the industrial city. – Wikipedia.org

In addition to Giacomo Balla (see art example below), other Futurists are Umberto Boccioni, Carlo Carra and Gino Severini

Mercury Passing in Front of Sun, 1914 by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958)


Last Monday’s Art – Fauvism
Next Monday’s Art – The Golden Age of Illustration

Top of post: “Futurism” graphic created by Adrean Darce Brent
Below: “Monday Morning Museum” logo created by Adrean Darce Brent

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