Umberto+Boccioni


 * Umberto Boccioni** (1882-1916) was an Italian painter and sculptor associated with the [|futurist] movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

A self-portrait of Umberto Boccioni

Boccioni's association with the futurist movement is evidenced by his artistic focus on movement, speed, and violence. His best-recognized work is the bronze sculpture [|Unique Forms of Continuity in Space], completed in 1913.

//Unique Forms of Continuity in Space//

This sculpture employs multiple perspectives and fluid portrayal of motion. Boccioni used similar techniques in his paintings, many of which can be found in New York CIty's Museum of Modern Art. Among these are //Visioni Simultanee// and //[|The Street Enters the House]//

//Visioni Simultanee// and //The Street Enters the House//

Just like //Unique Forms of Continuity in Space//, these paintings employ multiple perspectives and are filled with motion, but also use a variety of colors to achieve this effect.

To learn more about Boccioni and Futurism in general, visit the following pages:

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