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Futuristic Man by Boccioni, Unique forms of continuity in space, BOC01 Parastone
Futuristic Man by Boccioni, Unique forms of continuity in space, BOC01 Parastone
Futuristic Man by Boccioni, Unique forms of continuity in space, BOC01 Parastone
Item Id: BOC01
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Size: 8 in. x 6 in. x 1 in.
Item Type: statue
Material: Resin with hand-painted color details
Weight (lbs): 1.4 lbs, ship wt est: 3.4
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This statue Futuristic Man by Umberto Boccioni embraces the Italian Futurists' interest in dynamism. It is an icon of early modern art. In 1912, Boccioni wrote his 'Manifesto technico della scultura futuristica'. He advocated experimenting with the simultaneous use of different materials in dynamic forms, with a focus on the "abstract reconstruction and not the figurative, form-determining meaning of planes and volumes". The bronze figure with the telling title 'Unique forms of continuity in space' (Forme uniche della continuita nello spazio (1913)) reflects his approach to life, as a futurist, which was lively, dynamic and future-oriented.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:Boccioni was born in Reggio di Calabria but left for Rome when he was18. There the painter Giacomo Balla taught him the neo-impressionist technique of divisionism: the dynamic use of elementary colors. In1910, he met the spiritual father of futurism, the writer Marinetti. He felt drawn to this young, revolutionary movement that advocated apositive belief in permanent innovation. The world was coming to terms with the unique possibilities offered by the discovery of electricity and the invention of photographic material. Artistic had to participate in this process and not try to create aesthetic and timeless art in isolation. He had "to express and glorify modern life, which was continuously and unexpectedly being transformed by the triumphs of science". Boccioni soon developed into a theoretician and leading figure of the futurism movement and wrote numerous manifestos. In 1915,when Italy became embroiled in the First World War, the patriotic futurists, including Boccioni, joined the army as volunteers. They regarded the Italian involvement first and foremost as the last step towards national unification. Military life did not match the expectations of the highly motivated Boccioni at all. He wrote to a friend, "I will leave this kind of life with the greatest contempt for everything that is not art.... Compared to art, all other things represent nothing more than messing around, a rut, patience and memories". Five days after writing these words Boccioni died after having fallen from his horse.


This fantastic sculpture from Futurist master artist Umberto Boccioni is a wonderful replica statue of Boccioni's original sculpture. It has a dynamic sci-fi appearance that could have spawned many ideas for future science fiction authors and writers. We here at Museum Wholesale pride ourselves on offering these Fine Historical Art figures, Collectibles, and Adaptations for retailers in Museum Gift Stores, Tourist Galleries, Fantasy Comic Book Shops, and more that specialize in strange and unique statues, figurines, action figures, and novelty toys.

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