Which of the following statements best characterizes the difference between Futurism and Vorticism ?

Modern Poetry and Poetics 22/12/2021

A. Members of both movements were fascinated by speed and dynamism, but unlike the Futurists, Vorticists did not celebrate technology and industrialization.
B. Futurism was a politically-inclined movement, whereas Vorticism was free of all political entanglements.
C. Futurism lasted for several decades, whereas Vorticism was short-lived.
D. Vorticists celebrated technology and industrialization, whereas Futurists explored impending cultural challenges regarding technology and industrialization.

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