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date: 25 April 2025

Performance art 

Source:
The Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists
Author(s):

Ian Chilvers

An art form combining elements of theatre, music, and the visual arts. It is related to the happening (the two terms are sometimes used synonymously), but Performance art is usually more carefully programmed and generally does not involve audience participation. The tradition of Performance art can be traced back to the ... ...

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