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Futurism
DESIGN STYLES & MOVEMENTSintermediate
Definition
An early 20th-century avant-garde movement celebrating speed, technology, and dynamism. Futurist architecture features sleek forms, horizontal lines, and expresses the energy of the machine age.
Example
Antonio Sant'Elia's proposed futurist city sketches (1912–1914) show dynamic, spiraling forms and technological optimism.