The Futurist Manifesto

To me, the most significant part of this reading was the comparison of art in a museum to the dead in a graveyeard. In my understanding the idea is that in the time we spend looking back on the art previously created in the world, and trying to find inspiration, artists waste time actually creating their own art. Much like by spending too much time mourning for the dead, people waste time living their own lives. If this is the case, I do agree, but I also don't feel as though looking to the past for inspiration is a negative thing to do. I also found it interesting that the author seems think artists have a limited time to create. In my mind, artists have all their lives to create, and living life simple gives them more time to gain inspiration. Regardless, Marinetti seemed like a passionate person looking to rile up those who would listen.