Who were the Futurists?

The Futurists were a group of early 20th-century Italian artists and writers who embraced modernity and celebrated technology, speed, and innovation. Founded in 1909 by poet Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, the movement sought to break away from traditional art forms and promote a dynamic vision of the future. They emphasized themes like urban life, machinery, and violence, often using bold colors and fragmented forms in their visual art. The Futurists significantly influenced various disciplines, including literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture, and their ideas contributed to the development of modernism.