Futurism

Futurism
Futurism Fu"tur*ism, n. (Painting) 1. A movement or phase of post-impressionism (which see, below). [PJC]

2. A point of view that finds meaning or fulfillment in the future rather than in the past or present. The philosophy of a {futurist}. --MW10 [PJC]


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