Manifesto of Futurism

The Manifesto of Futurism, published in 1909 by Italian poet Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, was a declaration that celebrated modern technology, speed, youth, and innovation. It rejected traditional art, culture, and values, instead emphasizing dynamism, progress, and the energy of the modern world. The manifesto aimed to inspire artists, writers, and society to embrace change, break away from the past, and depict movement and modern life boldly. It played a key role in shaping the Futurist movement, which sought to reflect the excitement and chaos of the rapidly changing early 20th century.