Luigi Russolo

Italian painter and composer of noise music

Luigi Russolo - Italian painter and composer of noise music
Born

April 30th, 1883
142 years ago

Died

1947
78 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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A prominent figure in the Futurist movement, contributed to both visual arts and music. Developed the concept of noise music, pioneering the use of unconventional sounds. Created the intonarumori, a set of instruments designed to produce noise-based music. Additionally, engaged in painting, with works that reflected the Futurist ideology focused on modernity and dynamism.

Developed the concept of noise music

Created the intonarumori instruments

Contributed to the Futurist art movement

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