“Although the characteristic of noise is that of reminding us brutally of life, the Art of Noises should not limit itself to an imitative reproduction. It will achieve its greatest emotional power in acoustical enjoyment itself, which the inspiration of the artist will know how to draw from the combining of noises.”
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Luigi Russolo was an Italian painter and a key figure in the Futurist movement. Born on April 30, 1885, in Florence, Italy, he was deeply influenced by the urban landscapes and industrialization of his time. His work often depicted dynamic urban landscapes and industrial scenes, reflecting the energy and modernity of the machine age. Russolo passed away on February 4, 1947. more
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