Not-"The Communist Manifesto"

Whenever I heard the word "manifesto," it takes me back to dark-APUSH stage of my life full of Republicans and Democrats, and primary resources that never really made it to my hippocampus. The only thing I can come up with when I hear this word is famous "Communist Manifesto." Solely with my use of logic, I understand manifesto as a form of -as the name states it- written manifestation by someone involved in a current issue and wants to make a declaration. Since everyone posted its meaning in their blogs, I don't feel the need to do so.

Basically there is a book named Reality Hunger by David Shields that talks about the appreciation for art, and how no matter what area of art it is, it always ends up involving reality. And then there is a manifesto (omg) named "The Futurist Manifesto" by F.T. Marinetti that talks about the involvement of technology in the future and how we shouldn't ignore it. This is why it is named "The Futurist Manifesto," it is futurists who want to change the world. As I read this manifesto, I thought about the chemistry lab that I had to finish. Don't worry, I kept fighting for my right to understand. So I did. That was my intent of comprehension I came up with. 

Anyway, both authors somehow want the readers to understand these topics in a different way and maybe even embrace it. David Shields shows us art as a form of reality, and talks solely about art (this is, in the first chapter). But since he is beginning to get into the "reality topic," it is obvious that he will lead us to a deeper meaning involving society; all that controversial stuff. This, of course, will be transmitted to us through art. Maybe. This will lead us to a reflection of how we live and how this will make up our future. Something we should be concerned with.