Futurismo | Vanguardas Europeias - Brasil Escola

Summary

This lesson introduces the Futurism movement, which began in 1909 with Filippo Tommaso Marinetti's *Manifesto Futurista*. The movement emphasizes speed, modernity, machines, and the destruction of the past to build something new. It calls for dynamic action and rebellion, celebrating aggression and progress. Key figures like Giacomo Balla and Umberto Boccioni explored motion in their art, while Brazilian artists like Anita Malfatti and Oswald de Andrade brought these ideas into their own works. The lesson also touches on Futurism's influence on literature, where the absence of punctuation conveys the desired speed and urgency.

Takeaways

• 😀 Futurism emerged on February 20, 1909, with the publication of the Futurist Manifesto in the French newspaper Le Figaro.
• 😀 The Futurist Manifesto, created by Filippo Marinetti, emphasizes the celebration of movement, speed, and destruction of the past.
• 😀 Key concepts of futurism include the admiration of danger, audacity, energy, and rebellion, focusing on a dynamic, aggressive world view.
• 😀 Futurists rejected static concepts like sleep, contemplation, and immobility, instead favoring action, insomnia, and violence.
• 😀 The central message of futurism is the desire to demolish old traditions, including museums and libraries, to make way for new, progressive ideas.
• 😀 Italian artist Giacomo Balla sought to depict dynamic rhythms and movement, especially through his artwork, like 'The Mutilated Tree'.
• 😀 Balla's art emphasizes the decomposition of movement, which reflects the core ideas of Futurist philosophy.
• 😀 Artist Umberto Boccioni merged elements of Cubism and Impressionism to bring forth a futuristic sense of movement in his work.
• 😀 The Futurist movement also influenced Brazilian artists such as Anita Malfatti and Oswald de Andrade, who integrated its principles into their own works.
• 😀 In literature, Futurism promoted the absence of punctuation, aiming to convey speed and momentum in the text, reflecting the movement’s dynamic nature.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the lesson in the script?

The main topic of the lesson is Futurism, a cultural and artistic movement.

When did Futurism emerge, and what event marked its beginning?

Futurism emerged on February 20, 1909, with the publication of the Futurist Manifesto in the French newspaper Le Figaro.

Who was the key figure behind the Futurist Manifesto?

The key figure behind the Futurist Manifesto was Filippo Marinetti.

What is the key concept or keyword associated with Futurism, as mentioned in the lesson?

The key concept associated with Futurism is 'movement,' which is emphasized in both the art and philosophy of the movement.

How does the painting 'A Dog on a Leash' relate to the concept of Futurism?

The painting 'A Dog on a Leash' illustrates movement, both in the dog's paws and the leash, highlighting the dynamic nature of Futurism.

What does Futurism aim to destroy, according to the Manifesto?

Futurism aims to destroy and demolish the past, including museums, libraries, and academic institutions, in order to create something new.

Which elements of life does the Futurist Manifesto exalt?

The Futurist Manifesto exalts elements such as danger, energy, audacity, rebellion, speed, and movement.

What is the artistic approach of Italian painter and sculptor Giacomo Balla within Futurism?

Giacomo Balla focused on depicting the dynamic rhythm and decomposition of movement, as seen in his artworks.

How did the Futurism movement influence Brazilian artists?

Futurism influenced Brazilian artists like Anita Malfatti and Oswald de Andrade, who integrated Futurist ideas into their works, such as dynamic representations in painting and the use of speed and modernity in literature.

What distinctive feature of Futurist literature is highlighted in the script?

A distinctive feature of Futurist literature is the absence of punctuation, which is used deliberately to create a sense of speed and urgency in the text.