... an Italian movement which began in the early part of the twentieth century and included literature, painting, architecture, sculpture and performance amongst other forms of art, which focused on the energetic and violent aspects of changing twentieth century life. The ideas and philosophy of futurism can be found in the many manifestos written by the founder Marinetti and other prominent members of the group such as Giacomo Balla ... be found in these manifestos. Marinetti believed that it was time to create a new form of art for the people, based on the beauty of speed and the power an...

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