Martin, Sylvia
Futurism
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836505833
- author:
- Martin, Sylvia
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Taschen America, LLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 8.40(w) x 10.40(h) x 0.60(d)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Futurism: A Revolutionary Art Movement The Futurist movement was founded in 1909 by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti and his associates, who sought to challenge traditional art forms with their emphasis on speed, light, and machine-like motion. This book explores the key principles and practices of Futurism, featuring works by leading artists such as Giacomo Balla, Umberto Boccioni, Carlo Carrà, and Gino Severini. Futurist artists pioneered new techniques to capture movement and energy in their work, often using bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors. However, the movement's glorification of war and fascist politics has also sparked controversy. This book provides a nuanced introduction to Futurism, examining both its innovative artistic methods and its complex historical context. Through key examples from the Futurists' output, this book offers a comprehensive overview of this influential art movement, which sought to break free from established conventions and create a new era of modernity.
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