Performance Art: Education and Practice

Performance Art: Education and Practice provides an introduction to performance art through activities and practice prompts,framing seminal moments in the medium's history and current theoretical discussions. It covers the basic elements of performance,such as the body,objects,space,the public,and the public sphere,and proposes exercises and comprehensive practice prompts to enhance performance skills,promote experimentation,and encourage an experiential understanding of the theory,history,and concepts relating to performance art.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Performance Art: Education and Practice is a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic and ever-evolving world of performance art. Through a series of engaging activities and thought-provoking practice prompts, this book delves into the rich history and theoretical discussions that shape the medium.

The book begins by providing a foundational understanding of the terminology and concepts associated with performance art. It explores the fundamental elements that constitute a performance, including the body, objects, space, the public, and the public sphere. These elements are approached through thematic and conceptual correlations, such as objects as autobiography, the body as an expression of gendered identity, performance and the everyday, the augmented body, the archive of performance, and public space as a space for intervention.

Each chapter of the book features case studies that are analyzed in depth. These case studies are accompanied by reflective questions and discussion topics designed to encourage students to engage with the material on a deeper level. These prompts encourage students to think critically about the issues and themes raised by the performances and to apply their own insights and experiences to the analysis.

In addition to the case studies, the book offers a wide range of exercises and comprehensive practice prompts. These prompts are designed to enhance performance skills, promote experimentation, and encourage an experiential understanding of the theory, history, and concepts relating to performance art. Whether you are a student of Fine Arts and Performance Studies, a performance artist looking to expand your knowledge and creative range, or an artist-teacher seeking to develop your own curriculum and workshop content, Performance Art: Education and Practice is an invaluable resource.

By exploring the diverse and complex world of performance art through a combination of theoretical insights and practical exercises, this book provides students and practitioners with the tools they need to thrive in this dynamic and ever-changing field.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 153 x 229 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032055190