Dorée - Duretti 1915

This drawing, "Dorée - Duretti" by Francesco Cangiullo, presents us with a study in semiotic reduction. Executed on paper, the composition is sparse, dominated by linear figures floating above a horizon line. The forms are constructed from geometric shapes and alphanumeric characters, suggesting a coded language. Cangiullo, associated with Italian Futurism, was deeply engaged with the dynamism of modern life. Here, rather than depicting a scene, he offers a schematic representation, an abstraction of form and meaning. The figures, reminiscent of human forms, are deconstructed into their basic components, challenging traditional representation. This simplification pushes the boundaries of visual language. Ultimately, "Dorée - Duretti" invites us to consider how meaning is constructed through visual symbols. The artwork's power lies in its structural presentation, offering an ongoing re-interpretation of language, representation and Futurist ideas.