Futurism Quiz

What are intonarumori?

The collection of experimental instruments created by Russoli designed to create noise within the noise families; 27 variations created

Why does Russolo find Marinetti's poem "Zang Tumb Tumb" a useful illustration of his art of noise?

"Parole in liberta" "Words in freedom"; Free-word poetry, Poetry liberated from the constraints of linear typography and conventional syntax and spelling, esp in the poem "Zang Tumb Tumb" by F.T. Marinetti

What does the phrase "parole in liberta" refer to?

"Parole in liberta" refers to the Futurist idea of freedom in words

Why create an art of noise?

- Different noise families - Their place in composition - How the human ear is accustomed to the urban noises - How evolving palette of noise create an attentiveness to composition, timbre, and expands timbre of conventional orchestra

Choose one of the manifestos we've read and give a brief summary of its tone, its demands, and its significance for art.

- Futurism was first a literary concept created by poet and propagandist Filippo Tommaso Marinetti who announced a series of manifestos in 1909, 1910 and subsequently. - From this point on, the manifesto was to play a prominent and recurring role in modern art - The manifestos focused on what the Furturist's had to destroy before new ideas could flourish - The first one, by Marinetti, called for the destruction of libraries, museums, academies, and cities of the past - The spirit of Futurism reflected the personality of Marinetti in way; it attacked the ills of an artistocratic and bourgeois society and celebrated, progress, energy and change made in 1909 Summary: Tone: Love of war, seeing violence in beauty, scorn women, courage, rebellion, love of danger Questions: Feminism, moralism, intellectualism, and any other 'self-serving' concepts Demands: Calls for a revolution based on the ideals he extols; he calls for a revolution in literature, that he says is too still and trapped in reverie; we must look to smashing the doors of the Impossible. "Set fire to library shelves and floor the museums" Art: Marinetti views Italy as a place that is only relevant for its history and art, which often depicts them as weak or fragile. Wants to erase the antiquity of everything and create new, build up, increase inventions

What does the ideal futurist object embody and why?

- Futurist artists sometimes verged on total abstraction in their painting and sculptures but they mostly drew upon imagery derived from the physical world - Futurism began as a rebellion of young intellectuals against the cultural torpor into which Italy had sunk during the nineteenth century when the Renaissance and Neoclassical artistic values continued to dominate painting and sculpture

Define Manifesto. In what ways do the futurists attempt to make it into an art form as important as their poetry, painting, and performances? How successful are they?

A manifesto can be described as a doctrine that details the motives of a particular group hoping to incite action. The futurist transformed the manifesto to become like a pruse or storytelling rather than plain and informational. They used descriptive language that inspired many futurists to create impressive hones of art ranging from painting to noise. The futurist manifesto is successful because of its ability to be artful yet informative, such as mum/their core beliefs are listed, numbered, and understandable.

How and why do Futurist painters try to incorporate speed and movement in their work?

An early 20th century Italian art movement that championed war as a cleansing agent and that celebrated the speed and dynamism of modern technology. 1910, a movement in modern art that grew out of cubism. Artists used implied motion by shifting planes and having multiple viewpoints of the subject. They strived to show mechanical as well as natural motion and speed. The beginning of the machine age is what inspired these artists. Frank Stella and Giacomo Balla were futurists.

Give some examples of music that make use of Russolo's ideas about noise

An example of Futurist music can be found in the composition of John Cage, who deconstructed rhythm and harmony through silence and improvisation.

How does the Futurist style of painting differ from the cubists?

Cubism contributed to the formation of Italian Futurism's artistic style. To some extent Futurism influenced the art movements Art Deco, Constructivism, Surrealism and Dada Italian Cubism established by Filippo Marinetti - art can be nothing but violence, cruelty, and injustice Had adopted anarchist and fascist elements Rejection of the past, celebration of the machinery, violence, youth, and industry Noise and speed expressed in poetry An early 20th century Italian art movement that championed war as a cleansing agent and that celebrated the speed and dynamism of modern technology. 1910, a movement in modern art that grew out of cubism. Artists used implied motion by shifting planes and having multiple viewpoints of the subject. They strived to show mechanical as well as natural motion and speed. The beginning of the machine age is what inspired these artist. EX: Frank Stella, Giacomo Balla were futurists. Launched by Filippo Marinetti, expressed noise and speed

Define "Futurism" and its relation to the technologies and ideologies of the early 20th century.

Futurism is an art, music, & literature movement that came about in the early 20th century during the revolution. It is a moment heavily reliant on violence, dynamism, and speed. It was started by the Italians as a way to revolutionize their stance in the world, as F.T. Marinetti felt Italy had lost its former glory. Marinetti and his futurist praised the rise of the modern city and inventions such as the automobile.

Why are the Futurists interested in synthesis?

It was a new artistic movement that was unconventional and disruptive to the Bourgeoisie

In what way does the synthetic theater reject the convention of traditional theater?

It was a new artistic movement. The futurist proposed to replace existing drama with a synthetic drama that would compress into a moment or two the essence of a full-length play 1. They advocated simultaneity and multiple focus 2. Sought confrontation with the audience 3. Futurism lost its appeal perhaps because it praised war as the supreme expression of the aggressive life

In what specific ways is the cookbook a fulfillment of Futurist desire for the total art work?

The Futurist movement recognized that people "think dream and act according to what they eat and drink" so cooking and eating needed to become subservient to the proper aesthetic experience that Futurism favored. Revolutionary in it expectations of overturning set patterns, so of its more interesting ideas for the realm of cuisine were: No more pasta, as it causes lassitude, pessimism and lack of passion perfect meals requiring originality and harmony in table setting, including all implements, food aesthetics and tastes, and absolute originality in the food Sculpted foods, including meats whose main appeal is to the eye and imagination Abolition of the knife and fork Use of perfumes to enhance the tasting experience

How does Russolo differentiate noise from sound? What are some of the qualities of noise Russolo points out?

Russolo differentiates noise from sound by comparing musical instruments to machine made noises. He says musical instruments have a different quality, timbre, than machines in terms of pitch. The quality of Futurists noise-sounds must have irregularities in time (rhythm) and intensity Roars: Thunder, Explosions, Booms Whistling: Hissing, Puffing Whispers: Murmers, Mumbling, Screeching Beating on: Metals, wood, stones, skin, pottery Voices of Animals and People

Evaluate Russolo's list of noises- is it complete? Can you add anything to it?

Russolo encompasses most noises in his list, but I would also incorporate silence as a sound. As well as farts and burps underneath the animal and people category

Define "sintesi" What are the four different forms of sintesi?

Synthetic theatre pieces, tiny plays, dance, movement pieces Example: "There is no dog, curtain opens, dog runs across, curtain closes

Choose one Futurist dinner and analyze its synthesis of futurist ideas

The meal Rirkrit Tiravanija expresses Futurist ideas of food and dining because of the wide array of flavors used, originating from different countries. It is also made in a blender and stored in jars, abolishing the use of utensils such as spoons or knives. And because of the various spices, the meal is fragrant and appeals heavily to the senses. The Futurists made meals that had strong scents because they felt it enhanced the eating experience.