PR - Futurism Theory Research

Manifesto

The Italian poet Filippo Tommaso Marinetti first published "The Futurist Manifesto" in 1909 to promote his artistic views. Marinetti summarized some of the basic principles of Futurism, including the abhorrence of outdated ideas, especially the abhorrence of outdated political and artistic traditions. Marinetti and his followers expressed their enthusiasm for speed, technology and violence. Cars, airplanes, industrialized towns, etc. are full of charm in the eyes of futurists, because these symbolize the conquering of nature by the advancement of technology.

The Manifesto of Futurism (Italian: Manifesto del Futurismo) is a manifesto written by the Italian poet Filippo Tommaso Marinetti and published in 1909. Marinetti expresses an artistic philosophy called Futurism that was a rejection of the past and a celebration of speed, machinery, violence, youth and industry. It also advocated the modernization and cultural rejuvenation of Italy.

“We rebel against the supine admiration of old canvases, old statues, and old objects, and against the enthusiasm for all that is worm-eaten, dirty and corroded by time.”

"Futurist Painting Manifesto"

On March 8, 1910, painters Boccioni Umberto Boccioni, Carlo Carrà, Giacomo Balla, etc. also issued the "Futurist Painters Manifesto" in response. In early April, they published the "Futurist Painting Technique Manifesto". The manifesto showed that their painting skills , in essence, still comes from Cubism. They added the factors of expressive speed and time to the multi-viewpoint of Cubism.

Boccioni's sculpture Unique Forms of Continuity in Space

Balla's painting Abstract Speed + Sound

Russolo's The Art of Noises

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