Futurism: The Story of a Modern Art Movement

By Rosa Trillo Clough

Book Overview

Futurism: The Story Of A Modern Art Movement is a comprehensive book written by Rosa Trillo Clough that explores the origins and evolution of the Futurism movement. The book delves into the socio-political and cultural context of early 20th century Italy, where Futurism emerged as a response to the rapid modernization and industrialization of society. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the key figures of the movement, including Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, Umberto Boccioni, and Giacomo Balla, and their contributions to the development of Futurism. It also examines the movement's artistic principles, such as the celebration of speed, technology, and the machine, and its rejection of traditional art forms.In addition, the book explores the impact of Futurism on other art movements, such as Dadaism and Surrealism, and its influence on literature, music, and architecture. It also discusses the movement's controversial relationship with Fascism and its legacy in contemporary art.Overall, Futurism: The Story Of A Modern Art Movement is a comprehensive and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of modern art and the cultural and political context that shaped it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258064995
• ISBN13: 9781258064990
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"