Reference art work : Futurism

A modern art movement. Originated in Italy. Early 20th century. 

Potrays. The

Dynamic character of 20th century life. Celebration of the machine age. Glorifying of war. 

Peak of the movement - 1909. 

the Existence of the first Futurist Manifesto

"Sing the love of danger, the habit of energy and boldness."

by

Filippo Marinetti

The Futurists aggravate society. breakaway from restrictions. rebel against harmony. glorifies danger and violence. applause originality. "however daring, however violent".

"the smear of madness".

Foundations

Dynamic energy. Action. Heroism. Machine.

Speed. Technology. Modernity.

1911 - fused with Cubism 

'cause cubism provided the means to analyze energy and express dynamism in paintings.

Influenced other 20th century art movements.

Art deco. Vorticism. Surrealism. Dadaism .

Important artworks - i like them! :)

Unique Forms of Continuity in Space
Umberto Boccioni, 1913
to translate his Futurist ideas into 3dimensions.

Abstract Speed + Sound
Giacomo Balla, 1913-14

The artist I have chosen is
Giacomo Balla

18 July 1871 - 1 March 1958.

Italian painter.

Age 20, study painting and exhibited his previous art works.

Influenced by Filippo Marinetti.

Style - light, movement, speed.

http://bittleston.com/artists/giacomo_balla/

Reason for choosing him: His artwork speaks!

Speeding Automobile

Giacomo Balla, 1912

Oil on wood.

I find all of Giacomo's arts speak just what the title says.

In this masterpiece, the black shades gives a sense relating to automobile. The light shades in its different direction speaks of speed, like the wind that swooshes pass. 

This art itself is as if a race is going on with the marks of tyres drifting, the burning of lubricant oil and the wind of speed.

Speed of a Motorcycle

Giacomo Balla, 1913

Oil on canvas.

Cubism is integrated here. Although the basic design is simple, yet through the repetition of the pattern, which symbolizes a wheel, using cubism method, it clearly depicts speed, as if the wheel is rolling fast. 

This looks like the car has just passed by so fast that all you see is just a reflection of its reflection.

Abstract Speed - The Car has Passed
Giacomo Balla, 1913
Oil on canvas.

Plastic Construction of Noise and Speed
Giacomo Balla, 1915
Polymer construction.

This one here, made out of matter, is gorgeous! The acute lines, the shape it stands out and the whole look is simple yet elegant!

Noise is depicted through the vertical standing matter. Speed is seen with the smoothness and shininess of its texture, and the flow from the pyramid-like shape.

Elements of Design Analysis

Line - any direction, overlapping

Shape - any form be it geometric or organic
Value - can be bright and dark

Color - intended ones to express

Texture - rough, 3d

Principles of Design Analysis

Balance - more of asymmetrical

Proportion - ideal, about the same

Rythm - elements repeat

Hierarchy - same level

Unity - same element
Variety - color, in some

For more references

http://www.counter-currents.com/2010/12/the-futurist-manifesto-1909/

http://www.artmovements.co.uk/futurism.htm