Giacomo Balla represented one of these objects in his painting Abstract Speed + Sound. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name these objects. A green one of these objects appears in a self-portrait by Tamara de Lempicka (“wem-PITS-kuh”).
ANSWER: cars [accept automobiles; accept Self-Portrait in the Green Bugatti]
[10m] Balla was inspired to paint Abstract Speed + Sound by this text, which describes a car as “more beautiful than the Victory of Samothrace.” Felippo Marinetti wrote this text to express the principles of an art movement focused on dynamism and technology.
ANSWER: Futurist Manifesto [or the Manifesto of Futurism or Manifesto del Futurismo]
[10e] Balla and Marinetti were from this country, the birthplace of Futurism. Łempicka developed her interest in art and fashion while touring this country, whose capital is home to the Borghese gallery.
ANSWER: Italy [or Italian Republic or Repubblica Italiana]
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