Automobiles Quote by Anonymous
““We declare that the splendor of the world has been enriched by a new beauty: the beauty of speed. A racing automobile with its bonnet adorned with great tubes like serpents with explosive breath...a roaring motor car which seems to run on machine-gun fire, is more beautiful than the Victory of Samothrace.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Speed, 1920s Futurist Manifesto, 1921
The quote celebrates speed and mechanized power as a new aesthetic, valuing the roar and danger of modern machines over classical beauty.
In simple terms: Speed is praised as a new form of beauty.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the thrill of modern technology.
Themes
modernism
technology
beauty
speed
Mood
excited
reverent
Type
artistic
critical
When to use this quote
- automotive design
- advertising
- art criticism
- urban planning
- sports marketing
Key Concepts
Futurism
aestheticism
mechanical romance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does speed influence your perception of beauty?
- What are the risks of glorifying speed?
A Different Perspective
May overlook environmental and human costs of speed.
