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The metaphysical forms which compose our futurist pictures are the result of realities conceived and realities created entirely by the artist. These last are inspired by the emotion or intuition and dependent on atmosphere-ambience.

— Gino Severini

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Severini opens 'Art du fantastique' with a theoretical explanation of the concept, form and content of a Futurist work

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..displacement of bodies in [the] atmosphere [where] two persons form but one plastic unity, rhythmically balanced.

..the gesture that we want.. ..will be the dynamic sensation itself.

Art is nothing but humanized science.

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I would like my colors to be diamonds and to be able to make abundant use of them in my pictures so as to make them gleam with light and richness.

[Severini referred to himself as a] ..primitive who is thrilled by the movement of a dancer and boulevard filled with people.

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