Filippo Tommaso Marinetti
1876–1944 | BORN: Alexandria, Egypt | EDUCATION: the Sorbonne, University of Pavia
Broke typographical rules and influenced modern design
Founded Italian Futurism
Combined words with typography to create a new form of expressive poetry
Speed. Machines. Aggression. War. Change. These were the important elements of life in the 20th century, according to Italian Futurism founder Filippo Tommaso Marinetti. Although better known as a poet, Marinetti brought a new form of expression to this literary art by breaking all the rules of typography—and graphic design still reflects his profound influence.
In 1909, Marinetti published ...
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