Art Quote by Umberto Boccioni (Futurist Painting: Technical Manifesto
““Our art will probably be accused of tormented and decadent cerebralism. But we shall merely answer that we are, on the contrary, the primitives of a new sensitiveness, multiplied hundredfold, and that our art is intoxicated with spontaneity and power.””
About This Quote
Claims avant‑garde art is a new, multiplied sensitivity, opposite of decadence.
In simple terms: New art is vibrant, spontaneous, and powerful.
Key Takeaway
Embrace fresh, energetic creativity.
Themes
art
innovation
futurism
creativity
sensitivity
Mood
enthusiastic
reflective
Type
Art:1
Artist:1
Decadent Cerebralism:0
Art Intoxicated:1
Sensitiveness Multiplied:1
Tormented Decadent:0
Intoxicated Spontaneity:1
When to use this quote
- gallery curation
- creative workshops
- art criticism
Key Concepts
cultural movements
artistic philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does spontaneity shape artistic impact?
- Can intensity be both new and meaningful?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize novelty over substance.
