Manifesto Das Sete Artes Ricciotto Canudo.pdf ((link)) -

O Cinema é, portanto, a sétima arte, a mais bela e a mais completa de todas.

While the original 1923 text is often cited, researchers frequently look for PDF versions to study Canudo's specific terminology regarding "ritmo" (rhythm) and "plasticidade" (plasticity). You can find scholarly analyses and translated excerpts on academic platforms: Manifesto Das Sete Artes Ricciotto Canudo.pdf

One of Canudo's friends, a young poet named Guillaume Apollinaire, was particularly inspired by the manifesto. He saw the possibilities for a new kind of poetry, one that would incorporate visual and musical elements. Together, Canudo and Apollinaire began to experiment with multimedia performances, combining poetry, music, and dance. O Cinema é, portanto, a sétima arte, a