Erin Heaven – Become Clairvoyant Lesson 5 of 8

Salepage : Erin Heaven – Become Clairvoyant Lesson 5 of 8
Archive : Erin Heaven – Become Clairvoyant Lesson 5 of 8 Digital Download
Delivery : Digital Download Immediately

Performance into Art

INTRODUCTION

Performance art, which emerged in the 1960s, encompasses a diverse range of forms, including theater, dance, and music. While some performances are now known only through photo, video, or film documentation, others resulted in works of art. In this lesson, students will explore two works of art that were created by performances.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

Students will be introduced to performance art and will consider its relationship to more traditional forms of visual art, such as painting and sculpture.

Students will consider the different ways in which performance art is documented.

Students will explore artists’ construction of identities in performance and their adoption of signature materials and props.

INTRODUCTORY DISCUSSION

Ask your students to discuss their experiences with performing arts, such as music, theater, and dance. What kinds of performances have they attended or participated in? What are the roles of sets, costumes, instruments, and props? What is the role of the audience? What materials, if any, are typically created by live performances? How does seeing photographs, video, or film of a performance differ from seeing the live performance?…

More from Categories : Everything Else