Quiz on Futurism and Related Movements

Who coined the term "futurism" in 1909?

• Giacomo Balla

• Filippo Tommaso Marinetti

• Umberto Boccioni

• Sun Ra

What was Filippo Tommaso Marinetti’s vision of the future primarily focused on?

• Space travel and artificial intelligence

• Speed, danger, and beauty

• A utopian society

• The blending of human and machine

Which of the following is an early futurist artwork by Giacomo Balla?

• Unique Forms of Continuity in Space

• Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash

• Space is the Place

• The Ones Who Stay and Fight

What year was Umberto Boccioni’s "Unique Forms of Continuity in Space" created?

• 1910

• 1912

• 1913

• 1915

What is the central theme of Afrofuturism?

• Space travel and technology’s role in liberating communities

• The blending of nature and technology in harmony

• A focus on the aftermath of nuclear warfare

• Imagining future African societies

Which artist released the iconic album "Space is the Place" in 1973, an important work in Afrofuturism?

• Kendrick Lamar

• Flying Lotus

• Sun Ra

• Grace Jones

In which year was the original "Black Panther" comic book cover released?

• 1965

• 1977

• 1981

• 2018

Which of the following artists contributed to Afrofuturism with the 1981 album "Nightclubbing"?

• Kendrick Lamar

• Grace Jones

• Flying Lotus

• Sun Ra

What year was Kendrick Lamar’s song “Black Panther” released, associated with the film of the same name?

• 2016

• 2018

• 2020

• 2021

Who created the art piece "Miyale Ya Blue" in 2020, associated with Afrofuturism?

• Kendrick Lamar

• Grace Jones

• Flying Lotus

• Cyrus Kabiru