Samikshavad - Manifesto of Samikshavad

Manifesto of Samikshavad

(published in 1979)

1. We reject all Foreign Movements of Modern Art.
2. We reject Blind Imitation of the Past.
3. We reject Individualism.
4. We reject Ambiguity.
5. We reject Rigidity.
6. We reject Formalism.
7. We reject Anti Art Movement.
8. We reject the idea of Cofused Creativity.
9. We reject the Idea of Art for Art Sake.
10. We despise Following the Footsteps of the West.
11. We reject Technique as an end in itself.
12. We have our roots in the Indian Soil.
13. It is Nourished by Indian Culture, Art and Society.
14. We Express the Desire of the Common Man.
15. We Express the mute Feelings of the masses.
16. We aim at purifying the society.
17. We attack the Exploiters of the Society.
18. We believe in Impression Art.
19. We believe in Progress & Growth.
20. We believe in Truth not pleasing Beauty.
21. We believe in Symbolic Realism.
22. We believe in Reform.
23. We believe in Revolution.
24. We believe in Criticism of Life and Society to build a better World.