FUTURISM

futurism

(noun) the position that the meaning of life should be sought in the future

futurism

(noun) an artistic movement in Italy around 1910 that tried to express the energy and values of the machine age

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

futurism (countable and uncountable, plural futurisms)

(art) An early 20th century avant-garde art movement focused on speed, the mechanical, and the modern, which took a deeply antagonistic attitude to traditional artistic conventions.

The study and prediction of possible futures.

Synonym: futurology

(Judaism) The Jewish expectation of the messiah in the future rather than recognizing him in the presence of Christ.

(Christianity) Eschatological interpretations associating some Biblical prophecies with future events yet to be fulfilled, including the Second Coming.

Source: Wiktionary

Fu"tur*ism, n. (Painting)

Definition: A movement or phase of post-impressionism (which see, below).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition