Futurism (Movements in Modern Art)

By Richard Humphreys

Book Overview

Futurism, invented in 1909 by the Italian writer and cultural impresario, F.T. Marinetti, was the defining avant-garde movement of the early twentieth century. Inspired by the cities, technology,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521646111
• ISBN13: 9780521646116
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Good!

I have used this book for my art studys at the university. It is small and easy to reed, but although very good.

Too short but well written.

A good, entertaining primer on the Futurist movement. A follow up is needed to really dig in depth the various contributors to this exciting art. There are some good reproductions in color and black and white. I'm looking for a book that is more in depth and has a generous sampling of the artwork. Does anyone have any suggestions? Futurism is really an artistic state I think is still with us today. The difference today is it manifests intself within digital media. Artistic celebration of technology is very much with us in today's culture. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to get an initial grasp of Futurism.