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Giacomo Balla

1871-07-18 – 1958-03-01

Life & Legacy

Giacomo Balla (18 July 1871 – 1 March 1958) was an Italian painter, art teacher and poet best known as a key proponent of Futurism. In his paintings, he depicted light, movement and speed. He was concerned with expressing movement in his works, but unlike other leading futurists he was not interested in machines or violence with his works tending towards the witty and whimsical.

Occupation & Career

painter, sculptor, composer, draftsperson, teacher, ceramicist, artist

Education

Accademia Albertina

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash; Street Light

Legacy Highlights

Notable Work

Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash · Street Light

Education & Institutions

Accademia Albertina

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q368254 — wikidata View source

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