“Vorticism is a spiraling force which should draw the viewer into the work, 
creating a new dynamism and strong focal point.”-Pound




Vorticism came from Cubist-Futurist style as well as abstraction.  It mostly 
further expanded the development of cubism.  It was encouraged by the pace of modern 
life and the industrial, urban and technological advances.  The artists were able to 
look at the real word more subjectively.  Vorticism was usually two dimensional with 
different and many viewpoints.  There was movement in the art which let the audience 
into the work towards the vortex.  The work was sharp with definite lines, shapes 
and flatness was evident.  Geometric shapes were mostly used with vibrant colours.  
Four important points that affected the style of vorticism was aerial 
photography, engineering marvels, velocity and electricity.  Wadsworth, a vorticist, 
used printmaking with woodcut out.  
Vortographs were also used which were made of photographing objects with mirrors 
and a triangle like a kaleidoscope.  (Elaine Leung)