Futurism was an early 20th-century art movement that celebrated modern technology, speed, and youth. Originating in Italy, it sought to break away from the past and embrace the dynamic energy of the future, often depicting movement and industrial landscapes in its works. Key figures included Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, who wrote the Futurist Manifesto, outlining the movement's core principles. The movement influenced various forms of art, including painting, sculpture, literature, and architecture. Futurists aimed to capture the essence of modern life, often glorifying war and machinery as symbols of progress. Their bold, innovative style paved the way for later movements like Dadaism and Surrealism.