Manifesto
Length: 5 pages
Double-spaced, 12 pt. font
Chicago Style
A manifesto is a declaration of belief, aims, andor policy. It is often used in a political
and/or social context for the purpose of activating change. In modern art history, the
manifesto is an important platform on which artists, historians, and philosophers came
together for the pursuit of change. Inspired by the various manifestoes considered in
this class, students must author their own manifesto. In essence, this assignment asks
that students articulate and commit to a statement regarding their own work in the arts
and social change, by first asking What do I believe?
Manifesto – 30%
20% Argument and Content
5% Form and Structure
5% Spelling/Grammar/Bibliography
the manifesto is:
a declaratory statement,
not a formal essay,
a format and space deployed by modern thinkers along with artists during the modern era,
the content of a manifesto is inspired by a message or belief that the author is advocating for,
I recommend re-reading the many manifestos that we read in class, and pay attention to content and form. What form and structure are the authors using to communicate their message?
Your manifesto can be accompanied by a work of art, but it is not mandatory. A creative component will not substitute page count,
A manifesto might not include secondary sources and outside research. For this reason, a minimum of sources is not noted.
