The Case for Performance Art | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

The video explores the evolution of performance art, from its historical roots to contemporary practices. It highlights key movements and figures, such as the Italian futurists, Dada artists, and the Fluxus movement, emphasizing the role of performance art in challenging traditional art forms and societal norms. The video also discusses the impact of performance art in the 1960s and 70s, particularly in relation to civil rights and feminism, and its continued relevance today as a medium that resists commercialization and encourages direct audience engagement.

What is the significance of the term 'performance art' as described in the text?

How did the Italian futurists view performance art in relation to reaching a mass audience?

What role did Black Mountain College play in the development of performance art?

Discuss the impact of the Fluxus movement on the perception of art and artists.

How did performance art evolve during the turbulent '60s and '70s?

In what ways did performance art challenge traditional art forms according to the text?

What is the relationship between performance art and the concept of discomfort as mentioned in the text?