Umberto Boccioni 1882 - 1916 Italian Futurism 5 Stars Painting Review

 Umberto Boccioni 1882 - 1916 Italian Futurism 5 Stars Painting Review

Umberto Buccioni was a 5 stars worthy Italian painter and sculpture. Despite his short life, Boccioni managed to produce 100 artworks. His artwork helped shape and define the futurism movement. Due to its relatively new age, it took a while before Boccioni painted in the futurism style. For those that do not know, futurism was an art movement concerned with the future. It glorified speed, youth, violence and technology. At times, Buccini blended his futurism art with cubism and Impressionism.





 Like many great artist of his day, Boccioni wanted to fight for his country. In 1916, he drafted into the Italian army. One day, during an exercise, he was marching with his crew. He had the bad luck of falling from his horse and being trampled by his peers. He was 33 when he died. I guess he was not cut out for army life. Then again, most artists are not cut out for that line of work. I think that is enough background information of Umberto Boccioni. I will now review some of his amassing paintings.

The first painting worth rating is called "Dynamism of a human Body". It is about the blood flow of the human body. Even when we are standing still, our blood is in motion. This eternal flux is represented by these odd red flowing colors. This human body is bursting with life. As you noticed, this figure has some cubism elements. The figures are geometric. Aside from cubism, this painting has a bit of impressionism. It uses a series of complimentary colors to make the painting look more energized. Truly, this healthy blend of elements shows that Buccioni's painting deserves 5 stars rating.

This next painting is called "Mourning". It is painted in the Expressionism style. Expressionism focuses on human emotions. All the colors are meant to show a mood. As such, we see a lot of women crying. The most expressive is the red head. She is being consoled by two old ladies. Naturally, she is the maiden who lost her loved one. Contrasting their black colors we see the vibrant flowers masking the stench of the dead. Between so much life, there lives so much death. On the top left, I can see the wooden coffin. It carries the dead body of the one she loves. Truly, this depressing Expressionistic painting of Umberto Boccioni deserves 5 stars rating.

This next painting is called "Materia". In the center, we see a worker with her hands crossed. Her hands look rough and worn. For a background, we see chimneys and smoke coming out of it. Such chimneys allude to the city. The materials that this city produces keeps the place running. Overall, this paining is about the city and its works of industry. This night scene is in a complete flux. The perspective is rather odd and a bit cubist. I think that is everything worth mentioning about this painting. Truly, it deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting is about a riot in the gallery. All the figures look like their are running. They are all trying desperately to reach for the door. The strokes of this painting are made with pointillism strokes.The lights too seem to portray an agitated mood. Like futurism, this painting exemplifies flux and movement. Everyone is in motion. Their panicked mood has to do with the violent element of futurism. In any case, this lovely early painting of Boccioni deserves 5 stars rating.

This next painting is called "Simultaneous Visions". All about the city there are strange sights and visions. What I find most odd are the orange faces. They are the strange visions in this city. Then again, you kinda see such odd things in a city. Further in the back, we can see people wondering about the street. Like a regular futuristic work, everything is in flux. The perspectives are all distorted and the figures are stylized. As for the colors, they are made of complimentary blues and reds colors. Overall, this painting is a healthy blend of impressionism, cubism and futurism. For this reason, this lovely painting deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting is part of a series of State of Mind paintings. This one refers to those who stand still. It exemplifies the inertia of those not going anywhere. This is further emphasized by the straight lined strokes. The odd blue and black colors makes this painting look depressing. In a way, it seems that these figures are watching us pass by. It is kinda like the flashy impression one sees from inside a train. As you leave, those who stay watch you depart. Therefore, here we see those who stayed behind. Needless to say, these figures are of a cubist nature. Overall, this state of mind painting of Boccioni deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting shows the powers of this street. The scenery is in complete darkness. The only source of light comes from a few street lights. All about, we notice shadowy figures in the darkness.The power of this street come from the people living in it. Via the colors, even the inanimate street comes to life. I think that is everything worth mentioning about this painting. Truly, Boccioni deserves 5 stars rating.

This next painting was Boccioni's big break. He worked really hard to make this painting. It became the headline piece that exemplified futurism. It was showcased all over Europe. Overall,this painting is about a parade. The biggest figures are the horses being ridden by shadowy figures. What is neat about it are the colors and the motions all around. The scenery in this painting is more realistic. Overall, this painting is a healthy blend of futurism and impressionism. In any case, this lovely painting deserves 5 stars rating.

This depressing painting is about a drinker. He has fallen asleep with the glass still in his hand. His skin is tanned. He seems like he was a worker. Drinking is the only way he manages his problems. Overall, this painting is a blend of impressionism and cubism. This lovely depressing figure deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting is considered to be Boccioni's first futurism painting. It is a bit odd around the edges because a jerk passed his hand over it while the paint was still fresh. This painting depicts a woman looking out the balcony. The sights she sees are making her laugh. Overall, this painting is full of flux and movement. In the center, we see a styled version of the heart of the city. This lovely painting of Umberto Boccioni deserves 5 stars rating. I hope that you liked these featured futurism paintings. I have more art blogs planned for the near future.