He first published "La Naissance d'un sixième art" (The Birth of a Sixth Art), arguing that cinema was a synthesis of the five traditional arts: architecture, sculpture, painting, music, and poetry.
Music, Poetry, and Dance.
Many professors from the University of São Paulo have uploaded the "Manifesto Das Sete Artes" as a teaching resource. A free account usually grants you access to the full PDF. Manifesto Das Sete Artes Ricciotto Canudo.pdf
The "Manifesto of the Seven Arts" by Ricciotto Canudo represents a pivotal moment in the history of modern art and cinema. By formulating a comprehensive list of the arts that included cinema, Canudo not only reflected on the artistic innovations of his time but also anticipated future developments in the arts. His work remains a crucial reference point for understanding the evolution of artistic expressions and the theoretical underpinnings of cinema as an art form. He first published "La Naissance d'un sixième art"