Development of a Bottle in Space

Development of a Bottle in Space is a 1912 sculpture by Umberto Boccioni, a key figure in the Italian Futurist movement. Futurism celebrated dynamism, speed, and the machine age. Boccioni's theories advocated for the use of unconventional materials and the creation of sculptures that enclosed space. While his theories were avant-garde, his actual sculptures were more traditional. Development of a Bottle in Space is noted for successfully creating a sculptural environment by representing both the inner and outer contours of a bottle. This work, along with Unique Forms of Continuity in Space, are considered masterpieces of early modern sculpture.12