Vorticism was an early 20th century art movement. Partly inspired by cubism the movement was short-lived(lasting less then a year) and was founded by artist, writer and polemicist Wynham Lewis. Whom was joined by a group of avant-garde British artist such as Lawrence Atikson ,William Roberts and Helen Saunders.
Vorticism is closely linked to Futurism and was first announced in the first issue of BLAST, with a manifesto,
Vorticism work can be is distinct for it's hard-edged abstract paintings or sculptes usually depicting machinery and urban environment.
painting by Wyndham Lewis ; Workshop Circa.
Sir Jacob Epstien ; Torso in metal from 'The Rock Drill'
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