Umberto Boccioni, Carlo Carrà, Luigi Russolo, Giacomo Balla, and Gino Severini
Leaflet, 11-1/4 x 8-7/8 in.
The Merrill C. Berman Collection, Rye, NY
This manifesto is directed towards the young artists of Italy. It serves as a guideline for futurist paintings. The text explains a want to destroy art of the past and emphasize modern life and new technological advancements. Movement is a clear focus of futurists. Cars, ships and airplanes are the focal point of futurist paintings.