Propellentisti

Propellentisti is a term that emerged in the early 20th century, primarily associated with a small but fervent group of Italian Futurists. The term itself, derived from "propellente" meaning propellant, reflects their fascination with speed, technology, and the dynamic forces of modernity. Propellentisti were not a formally organized movement with a manifesto, but rather individuals who expressed a shared enthusiasm for mechanical power and its potential to revolutionize art and life.

Their artistic output, though limited, often involved visual representations of machines, vehicles, and the explosive energy they embodied. They sought to capture the sensory experience of velocity and the exhilaration of industrial progress. While sharing common ground with the broader Futurist movement, Propellentisti were perhaps more narrowly focused on the raw power and visceral impact of mechanical propulsion. Their influence, while not as widespread as other Futurist factions, contributed to the overall Futurist aesthetic of dynamism and the glorification of the machine age. The term eventually faded as the broader Futurist movement evolved and diversified.