Futurism

Futurism was a radical art movement that celebrated speed, technology, and the energy of the modern world. Originating in Italy in the early 20th century, it rejected the past and embraced progress, industry, and urban life. Futurist artists sought to capture movement, dynamism, and the sensation of constant change.

Forms were fragmented and repeated to suggest motion through time and space. Influences from Cubism combined with bold color, sharp lines, and aggressive compositions. Subjects often included machines, automobiles, cities, and the human body in motion. Traditional harmony was replaced by rhythm, force, and visual intensity.

Futurism aimed to express the spirit of a rapidly transforming society. Although the movement was short-lived, its ideas strongly influenced modern art, design, and visual culture. It remains a striking expression of modernity, speed, and artistic rebellion.