The City Rises, Umberto Boccioni

This video discusses Umberto Boccioni's 1910 painting "The City Rises," a masterpiece of Futurism housed in the Museum of Modern Art, New York. The painting depicts a chaotic scene with a horse in full stride and workers attempting to control it, symbolizing the struggle between nature and human industry. The contrast between the blurred figures and the realistic background buildings highlights the tension between untamed energy and structured urban life. Influenced by Cubism, Boccioni uses fragmented forms, overlapping shapes, and a vibrant color palette to create a sense of luminosity and movement. The painting embodies the Futurist fascination with modernity, speed, and transformation, making it a significant piece in the evolution of modern art.