History of Futurism

Futurism began as an artistic and social movement in early twentieth-century Italy. Until now, much of the scholarship available in English has focused only on a single individual or art form. This volume seeks to present a more complete picture of the movement by exploring the history of the movement, the events leading up to the movement, and the lasting impact it has had as well as the individuals involved in it.
The History of Futurism: The Precursors, Protagonists, and Legacies addresses the history and legacy of what is generally seen as the founding avante-garde movement of the twentieth century. Geert Buelens, Harald Hendrix, and Monica Jansen have brought together scholarship from an international team of specialists to explore the Futurism movement as a multidisciplinary movement mixing aesthetics, politics, and science with a particular focus on the literature of the movement.

Geert Buelens is professor of modern Dutch literature at the University of Utrecht and guest professor at the University of Stellenbosch.
Harald Hendrix is professor of Italian studies and head of the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Utrecht.
Monica Jansen is lecturer in Italian studies at the University of Utrecht and editor-in-chief of Incontri: Rivista europea di studi italiani.