Right Next To Line Of Speed

Line of Speed by Giacomo Balla was created in the year 1913. The material used charcoal on woven paper, makes it a fascinating work of art. At the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. The painting hangs against a green wall in the museum along with other pieces of art. Right next to Line of Speed is Seven Blossoms by Paul Klee. Unlike Seven Blossoms, Line of Speed can only be viewed from one side. This piece is part of the futurist movement and the artist himself was a major contributor to the movement. The artwork appears as if it is in constant motion, never ceasing for a rest. So much energy is released in a single image, that is one of three versions ( oil, ink, and charcoal) and in each version the same whip lash effect is hitting as if one is about to step out into busy traffic without looking, giving a sense of adrenaline that can only be felt through this image. Yet, opposing in itself. One can feel as if they are in a field
The Manifesto written by many futurists, including Balla. This document is the declaration of the start of the art movement of futurism. The artists wanted more motion and life to their work than the still paused moments of life in previous works of art in the years before. The manifesto inspired works to be, including the Line of Speed. This piece is futurist because it portrays the everyday speed in life. One moment is here and next it is gone. People go from one thing to the next without second thought especially with technology becoming more prominent in everyday life. The future is always here in the essence of the