Cubes, Futures, Constructs, Karls

These new movements seem to reek of a teenage boy, sporting a green mohawk and spiky leather clothing in an attempt to be unique and different. On the other hand, each of them have their ideals. Cubism sought truth that doesn't exist, Futurism sought to reject all current ideals and morals, and Constructivism sought to reject resemblance to anything. Actually, on second thought I'm going to stick with the insecure teenager.

These modern movements seem to be the culmination of what has been happening to art since Perspectivism. Perspectivism was the last step in the direct of representing the world. From then on, everything became more and more about "feelings" and "sensations", and vibrating dogs, and people that are cube-like, and cubes. It is here that the definition of art really begins to be questioned. Should art be the best imitation of life, the most aesthetically pleasing, or the best at expressing things? But I suppose this is no longer about comparing things to other types of art, despite the amount of cross influence between these, and is more about the art as it was intended to be viewed.

Cubism sought to reveal truth, which the artists claim doesn't exist. It also sought to remain a mystery and just continue to confuse people. It fails to do much of anything other than present things in a stark manner, extremely direct and not very pleasing to the eye.

Futurism sought to reject current ideals and morals. It embraced things like war and destruction. At least, that's what the movement in general was, the art itself seemed to be about representing motion and sensations on paper. If rejecting current traditions is what Futurism is really about, I think Constructivism would be better.

Constructivism sought to have each work be based off nothing and simply be something in itself. This resulting in paintings of cubes and stuff, amongst some more complex setups that were nonetheless geometric.

In my opinion, constructivism does the best at being a full on movement, being a leap away from what has previously been made. Cubism and Futurism were more like little experimental projects, messing with the aspects of painting but nonetheless still doing the same thing as movements prior. I suppose the way I look at these new movements is something that it brings about art that is amusing to look at and think about, rather than art that is nice to hang up on the wall.