Non-fiction, this monograph by Ada Masoero explores Umberto Boccioni’s pivotal painting La città che sale, situating it within the broader context of Futurism and early 20th-century Italian modernism. The volume examines the artist’s techniques, thematic intentions, and the socio-political atmosphere influencing his vision of dynamic urban transformation. Featuring high-quality reproductions and critical commentary, the book offers valuable insights into Boccioni’s role in redefining visual language through movement and energy. This 2003 edition targets students and scholars of modern art, avant-garde movements, and Italian cultural history.