Tristan Tzara's "Dada Manifesto"

Tristan Tzara's "Dada Manifesto," written in 1918, is a declaration of the Dada movement, which rejected traditional artistic norms and embraced chaos and absurdity. Tzara argued that art should be spontaneous and free from logic or rules, reflecting a reaction against the horrors of World War I. Dadaists celebrated irrationality, often using collage, performance, and poetry to express their discontent with society. The manifesto emphasizes the importance of individual creativity and the rejection of conventional aesthetics, advocating for a new, liberated approach to art that captures the unpredictability of life.