Deconstructing Manifestos: Exploring Postmodern Anti-Form through Parody and Negation
Keywords:
Parody, postmodern, manifesto, antiform, deconstructionAbstract
Parody is one of the key features of postmodernism and if we read Postmodern manifestos, they not only appear a parody of the traditional manifestos, but also, they are anti-form of traditional manifestos. This research paper explores the anti-form of postmodern manifestos and look into how they negate the older tradition of manifesto writing. The researchers have adapted Ihab Hassan and Linda Hutchon’s theories to carry out the analysis of the selected manifestos. The study reveals the postmodernism manifestos deconstructs the manifestos of previous -ism and stand on their own as anti-manifestos. The study paves way for future researchers to examine how anti-manifestos shape modern art and literature, study how digital media aids their spread, and analyze how postmodernism intersects with other cultural movements to understand its ongoing impact.
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