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Italian Futurism, 1909-1944: Reconstructing the Universe (Guggenheim Museum, New York: Exhibition Catalogues) Hardcover – March 31, 2014

by Vivien Greene (Editor), Walter Adamson (Contributor), Emily Braun (Contributor),

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Published to accompany the exhibition Italian Futurism, 1909–1944: Reconstructing the Universe opening at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in 2014, this catalogue considerably advances the scholarship and understanding of an influential yet little-known twentieth- century artistic movement. As part of the first comprehensive overview of Italian Futurism to be presented in the United States, this publication examines the historical sweep of Futurism from its inception with F.T. Marinetti’s manifesto in 1909 through the movement’s demise at the end of World War II. Presenting over 300 works created between 1909 and 1944, by artists, writers, designers and composers such as Giacomo Balla, Umberto Boccioni, Anton Giulio Bragaglia, Fortunato Depero, Gerardo Dottori, Marinetti, Ivo Pannaggi, Rosa Rosà, Luigi Russolo, Tato and many others, this publication encompasses not only painting and sculpture, but also architecture, design, ceramics, fashion, film, photography, advertising, free-form poetry, publications, music, theater and performance. A wealth of scholarly essays discuss Italian Futurism’s diverse themes and incarnations.

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'Italian Futurism, 1909-1944: Reconstructing the Universe' aims to examine paintings and sculptures that have long been recognized as modernist masterpieces alongside works of architecture, design and pure public spectacle that fueled the dream of a total Futurist art. -- Kenneth E. Silver ― Art in America

The Italian Futurists saw themselves as soldiers of speed and mechanics, fighting in the name of progress. -- Charles Curkin ― W

'Italian Futurism, 1909-44: Reconstructing the Universe' traces the history of the multidisciplinary movement, which celebrated all things fast, robust and mechanical, from its founding manifesto in 1909 to its end after the Second World War. -- Julia Halperin ― The Art Newspaper

'Italian Futurism'...provides a refreshingly expanded view of the movement's trajectory. -- Ara H. Merjian ― Artforum

An enormous exhibition of the Italian Futurist movement occupies the snail-shell of the Guggenheim Museum this spring and summer. The Futurists were dedicated to motion―but not the meditative pace that Frank Lloyd Wright’s ramp imposes on the viewer; more the revving of a Lamborghini, or better yet a Ducati motorcycle, relentlessly powering up, up, up and away, its engine knocking, spewing exhaust, mowing down everything in its path. The Futurists believed in the machine, in making a great big fuss, in being young. For a brief moment, they were arguably the most influential aesthetic provocateurs in the world. -- Jonathan Galassi ― The New York Review of Books

Italian Futurism was one of the most dynamic, controversial and unpredictable movements in early modern art. The artists of Futurism celebrated the revolutionary furor and breakneck technological pace of life in the nascent 20th century, embracing its contradictions and its frequent descents into violence. This expansive overview is the first undertaking of its kind in the United States, and should prove an eyeopener. -- Howard Halle ― Time Out New York

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March 31, 2014
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8.7 x 1.4 x 11.7 inches
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Guggenheim Museum Publications; First Edition (March 31, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 089207499X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0892074990
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.28 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.7 x 1.4 x 11.7 inches

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Lemon grab

This volume is a good introduction to the important artists and major themes of ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2014

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This volume is a good introduction to the important artists and major themes of Italian Futurism, for those without any specific knowledge and also contains more detailed accounts for the more discerning reader. Along with the familiar reproductions of paintings by the most famous futurists this book presents material that has previously been unavailable to non Italian speakers. For this reason alone I would recommend this book, especially to people interested in decorative arts.

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Pat Gunn

Amazing book for an amazing exhibit

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2014

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I'm not sure what it'd be like to buy this without experiencing the Guggenheim exhibit that it's based on, but that exhibit won't be there forever; it's a fantastic exhibit and a fantastic book with all of the artwork and more from that mixed with essays that go into a lot more detail on each piece and the historical context of the movement as a whole. Educational and beautiful, I highly recommend this book.

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Ricardus

This publication seems best suited for readers with prior exposure to twentieth century ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2014

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Thus far I have only read the first section, and therefore reserve a complete review for a later date. Nevertheless what I have managed to study is highly informative, as contributing scholars cover all facets of a highly important intellectual movement in European art. This publication seems best suited for readers with prior exposure to twentieth century art.

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I Ekberg

There isn't enough art in this book

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023

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This book is absolutely fascinating and is a thorough examination of the rise and fall of Italian futurism, however there are numerous cases where the art that is referenced by the book is nearly inaccessible online let alone in the book itself. Personally I tried to find an example of some of the hats that were referenced. One apparently has a telephone attached to it and one was called a "tactical" hat, but NO ILLUSTRATIONS WERE INCLUDED! I would not have been so disappointed in this book if there were reliable sources where someone could find these pieces online, but unfortunately, this is a taboo genre and much of the work has vanished.

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dominique de Gery

Beautiful and well worth the price

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2014

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This hefty tome has beautiful reproductions and interesting text. It is particularly interesting to those who went to the exhibit at the Guggenheim. Futurism has only recently been paid the attention it deserves. Truly provocative both visually, and conceptually, it is an early industrial age phenomena that contemporary students of art would find worthy or their attention.

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Robert

Great catalogue for a little known movement

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2014

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I have known and studied Futurism for some time and was awestruck by this catalogue and it's exhaustive synopsis of this Movement and Philosophy. It is a beautiful additional to anyone's Art History library.

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i meet the love of my life

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2016

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the day i recived it ., i meet the love of my life, so, the book was a great experience in many ways.

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Louise L Giliberti

Ground breaking exhibition catalogue

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2014

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New material that fills in the complete history of the Futurist Movement. A comprehensive catalogue of the exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum.

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Italian Futurism

Reviewed in Italy on January 23, 2019

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A Problematic Artistic Philosophy That Produced Vital, Brilliant Works

Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2014

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The philosophical foundations of Futurism have made it territory to avoid for many; fascism, male chauvinism, the glorification of war, and the celebration of unfettered industrial development make it seem a hopelessly anachronistic route doomed to a dead end. Nevertheless, Futurist artists like Umberto Boccioni, Giacomo Balla and Gino Severini produced unquestionably brilliant and vibrant work. Using Cubism as a starting point, they combined Picasso and Braques' multiple perspectives in a static frame with a new pictorial jargon representing motion, objective progression through space and time. They seemed to personify the spirit of revolution and discovery that flourished in the years leading up to WWI: the philosphy of Nietzsche; Sigmund Freud and the birth of Psychology; and Einsteins' theory of Relativity (which was referred to indirectly in the Futurist Manifesto of 1909, when Einstein was still largely unknown and his theories still dismissed and misunderstood). As a doctrine, Futurism was like a supremely Optimistic antecedent of Punk Rocks' supreme Nihilism, and equally doomed to self-destruction. The horrors of WWI (and later, WWII), with its' pointless bloodshed, millions of young lives wasted in the nightmarish inertia of trench warfare, put an end to the notion of honorable combat and heroic death in service to a noble, patriotic cause. One of those young lives fed into the meat-grinder of 'The War to End All Wars' was Umberto Boccioni, the Futurist movements' most prominent and talented member, who died of injuries sustained after he was thrown from the saddle of a galloping horse. His death marked the start of Futurisms' end as a serious movement. It became harder and harder to justify unfaltering faith in industrial and technological development, in the glory of battle, in the superiority of male ideals. As the twentieth century progressed, the tenets of Futurism became obvious relics of a more idealistic age. As this book and the exhibition at the Guggenheim it is based on demonstrate, regardless of politics, the legacy of Futurism would thrive artistically, evolving through to the thirties and forties to influence every facet of modern art. At 352 pages, this book is satisfyingly comprehensive in scope, with hundreds of beautifully reproduced plates featuring Boccioni, Balla, Severini, Carra and dozens of other, lesser known artists whose works are just as vibrant and dynamic as their peers. The fact that most of the paintings, sculptures, etc. feel just as modern (or moreso) than even the best of their contemporaries is a testament to the ability of great art to transcend the personal deficiencies and idiosyncracies of the artist. Given the lack of decent monographs dedicated to individual Futurist artists, I was eagerly anticipating this release, and it did not disappoint. It is beautifully constructed and designed, about 9" wide x 12" tall, with a thick, high-quality paper stock that makes for a comfortably heavy tome. One caveat, perhaps, is the text-art ratio -- with over 25 articles written by an impressive assortment of international contributors, this makes it more than a simple picture-book for the coffee table. Personally, I like my art books to be rich in historical and critical essays, but perhaps others do not. Even so, this is a great book, and it's well worth the price.

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Fantastico!

Reviewed in Italy on July 20, 2015

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Peccato che in italia non si riescano a fare mostre così belle... Per chi non è riuscito a vederla dal vivo è fondamentale

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Reviewed in Italy on September 18, 2014