Futurism
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Category: 1 (Milestones)
Category: 2 (Architecture)
Futurism- Introduction through upper written categories.
These two above written categories, “Milestones” and “Architecture” comprise an essential aspect of the life of this artist. Futurism is an art style of elite class which played a vital role in Futurism renaissance movement.
You would know these things in this article:- Italian Futurism, Russian Futurism & Futurism, Cubism, press articles and reviews.
There are other art movements such as “Contemporary art,” “Modernism,” and “Neoclassicism” which are similar to some extent.
Some artists of Futurism come from other art styles such as Umberto Boccioni, Giacomo Balla, Carlo Carrà, Gino Severini, and Aleksandra Ekster.
This art movement (Futurism) has many famous paintings/artworks such as “Dancer in Pigalle,” “Primavera Umbria,” and “Simultaneous Visions.”
If you see the beauty of these paintings, then “Unique Forms of Continuity” comes at first place which is beautiful, “Dynamism of a Car,” sometimes comes at the second place due to its demand.
If you (As a/an Futurism student) really want to read comprehensively then read these sections– “Milestones (artistic approach)” and “Architecture (Other aspects).”
These categories comprise in-depth knowledge, especially- “Milestones”-A Category.
FUTURISM was an art movement, and if you want to read about Futurism comprehensively, then you should also cover its most famous artist– Umberto Boccioni, Giacomo Balla, Carlo Carrà, Gino Severini, and Aleksandra Ekster.
But if you have less time, then you may select- Futurism Characteristic section.
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- What is Futurism?
Futurism is an art movement, and the Futurism artist tries to express artistic thought through Futurism paintings/artworks.
There are so many artists such as Umberto Boccioni, Giacomo Balla, and Carlo Carrà who defined this art style through their artworks such as “Dancer in Pigalle,” “Primavera Umbria” and “Simultaneous Visions.”
Thus Futurism is a pastiche of many different art styles such as “Contemporary art,” “Modernism,” “Neoclassicism” etc.
- Why is Futurism still popular today?
There are two things, the demand of Futurism paintings/artworks and fame of Futurism artists. Still, there are many artworks which are in huge demand such as “Dancer in Pigalle,” “Primavera Umbria” and “Unique Forms of Continuity.”
Still, there are many European exhibitions which display– “Dancer in Pigalle,” “Unique Forms of Continuity,” “Simultaneous Visions.”
These Futurism paintings show the popularity of this art style. Umberto Boccioni, Aleksandra Ekster, and Carlo Carrà are other factors of its popularity.
- What do you think about Futurism?
Futurism is an artistic and intellectual art movement which has a complicated history; Futurism was the way of expression for “Aleksandra Ekster,” “Carlo Carrà,” and “Umberto Boccioni.”
In philosophy and the history of ideas, this art style is very diverse. See category- “Milestones” and “Architecture.”
You would get the depth of this art style, through Futurism artworks, artists try to emphasize on the free flow of expression.
Artworks of Futurism artists explore the relationship between celebrity culture (Milestones) and visual expression (Architecture).
- What are the features of Futurism?
This art style is trendy; Futurism emerged in 20th century as a/an Futurism movement when there was artistic standoff among European countries.
Some artists such as “Gino Severini,” “Umberto Boccioni” and “Aleksandra Ekster.”
Actually, if you want to know the features of the Futurism movement, then you should read about “Umberto Boccioni” and “Giacomo Balla.” And you may also know it by going through these categories- “Milestones” and “Architecture.”
These categories cover everything comprehensively.
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Umberto Boccioni
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Futurism- Introduction of these artists.
1st UMBERTO BOCCIONI– Umberto Boccioni is the artist of Futurism art movement who played a vital role in the Futurism art movement renaissance, the date of birth of this artist is 19 October 1882, and the place of birth is- Pob1.
This artist is known for/as Academy of Fine Arts of Rome (Italian painter and sculptor). Due to regional effect, Paintings of this Futurism artist show resemblance with these areas. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Academy of Fine Arts of Rome (Italian painter and sculptor).
But still, it’s a beauty of this Futurism art movement that you may compare these artworks with each other- “Simultaneous Visions,” “Primavera Umbria,” “Dancer in Pigalle,” “Dynamism of a Car” and “Unique Forms of Continuity.”
Notable works:- The Morning, 1909 & Three Women, 1909–10.
Qualification:- Academy of Fine Arts of Rome (Italian painter and sculptor).
2nd GIACOMO BALLA– The date of birth of Giacomo Balla is July 18, 1871, this artist was born during the Futurism period when the Futurism art movement was on the peak wherein Giacomo Balla had played a vital role in this art movement.
The date of birth of this artist is JULY 18, 1871, and the place of birth is- POB2. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Illustrator, caricaturist and portrait painter (Italian painter).
Notable works:- Dinamismo di un Cane al Guinzaglio 1912 & Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash (1912).
Qualification:- Illustrator, caricaturist and portrait painter (Italian painter).
3rd CARLO CARRÀ– This name also emerged during the Futurism art movement. The artwork demand of Carlo Carrà is a little bit lesser than Umberto Boccioni.
But the artworks of this artist (Carlo Carrà) are also very beautiful. The artistic qualification of this artist is- The Strapaese group (Italian painter).
Notable works:- The Funeral of the Anarchist Galli 1911 & Rhythms of Objects 1911.
Qualification:- The Strapaese group (Italian painter).
4th GINO SEVERINI– The artistic qualification of this artist is- Rome Fine Art Institute (Italian painter). Gino Severini is the artist of the Futurism art movement who also played a vital role in the Futurism art movement renaissance.
The date of birth of this artist is 7 April 1883, and the place of birth is pob4. This artist is known for/as Rome Fine Art Institute (Italian painter).
Notable works:- Pan Pan Dance & Get rid of Chieve.
Qualification:- Rome Fine Art Institute (Italian painter).
5th ALEKSANDRA EKSTER– The date of birth of this artist is 18 January 1882, and the artistic qualification of this artist is- Influencer of the Art Deco movement (Cubo-Futurist, Suprematist, Constructivist painter). The artworks demand of Aleksandra Ekster is a little bit lesser than Umberto Boccioni.
But then also, paintings of this Futurism artist remain in high demand.
Notable works:- Costume design for Romeo and Juliette. 1921 & Costumes designed by Ekster.
Qualification:- Influencer of the Art Deco movement (Cubo-Futurist, Suprematist, Constructivist painter).
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