I manifesti del futurismo by F. T. Marinetti
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"I manifesti del futurismo" by F. T. Marinetti is a collection of manifestos and artistic declarations written in the early 20th century. This work outlines the Futurist movement's radical approach to art, literature, and society, emphasizing themes such as speed, violence, and the rejection of the past. It captures the spirit of a time when artists sought to break free from tradition and celebrate modernity and machinery, as well as the inherent
chaos of life. The opening of the work introduces a group of Futurists who have resolved to embrace the energy of life at its fullest, contrasting their vibrant aspirations with the stagnation of traditional art forms. Through vivid and aggressive imagery, Marinetti articulates a desire to escape the clutches of past aesthetics, proclaiming the superiority of modern experiences such as speed and technology. The text is characterized by passionate assertions about the beauty of motion and a call to arms against the culturally entrenched values that the Futurists deemed obsolete, establishing a manifesto that underlines their commitment to a dynamic and revolutionary artistic vision. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marinetti, F. T., 1876-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | I manifesti del futurismo |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Emanuela Piasentini and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 33.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Futurism (Literary movement) |
| Subject | Futurism (Art) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28144 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 10475 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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