Futurism - 1910

The city Rises - 1910

Umberto Boccioni,

Futurists admored speed, technology, youth and violence, The car, teh airplane and the industrial city.
All that represented the technological triumph of humanity over nature. They were also passionate nationalists. They were extrememly passionate and rebelled against harmony and good taste.
"the smear of madness"
"expression of violent desire which burns in the veins of every creative artist today"
"we rebel against spinless worshipping of old canvases, old statues and old bric-a-brac. Against everything which is filthy and worm ridden and corroded by time"
They praised originality however daring, however violent.

This painting feature what was at the time a modern urban scene in the background. Although put to the back of the painting and cornered with little detail, it seems to be the main part of the painting. Everything else seems to be flowing from it in a sea of force and intension. The artists thick and violent brush strokes show fast movement and represent determinatio, passion and the anticipation of futur events.