The program of the Futurists is, however, far more ambitious than the mere painting of motion effects. They have issued the following formal “Manifestoes”:
1. “Manifesto of Futurism,” February, 1909; written by F. T. Marinetti.[63]
2. “Manifesto of Futurist Painters,” April, 1910.
3. “Manifesto of Futurist Musicians,” May, 1911.
4. “Manifesto of the Futurist Woman,” March, 1912.
5. “Manifesto of Futurist Sculpture,” April, 1912.
6. “Manifesto of the Technic of Futurist Literature,” May, 1912. Supplement to same, August, 1912.
And every few months new declarations of faith are issued in Milan, each, if possible, more violent and extravagant than its forerunner.
If the public looked upon the Cubist pictures as “crazy,” what would it think of these manifestoes if printed in English and scattered broadcast?
The work of madmen!