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[edit] PERFORMING ARTS vs Performance arts=

Performing art is art where the actions of an individual or a group at a particular place and in a particular time, constitute the work. It can happen anywhere, at any time, or for any length of time. Performance art can be any situation that involves four basic elements: time, space, the performer's body and a relationship between performer and audience.

In strict terms performing arts are those art forms primarily theater, dance, and music that result in a performance. Under their heading, however, can be placed an enormous number of forms and variations from classical opera and serious theater to live variety entertainment, popular improvised theater in the streets, and even rock concerts and professional wrestling.

Performing art actually covers a very huge field. The performing arts include theater, motion pictures, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, magic and the marching arts, such as brass bands and many more. Artists who participate in these arts are called performers, including actors, comedians, singers, dancers, and musicians.

There is also a specialized form of fine art in which the artist performs his or her work live to an audience. As far as I am concerned this is what called Performance art. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.106.63.127 (talk • contribs) 13:24, 1 December 2005

[edit] History

My "History" section needs work. The scope and basic outline are based on the referenced Infoplease article, but I re-wrote it all from scratch and researched a number of sections from other Wikipedia articles. However, there are substantial problems, that stem from the original source materials that I am not really in a good position to fix. From the mid 19th century on, there is a pronounced focus on the U.S., and almost no mention of what happened culturally in Europe. Also South America is entirely ignored. Music is only covered at a 50,000 ft level, and needs a good deal more detail. Marching performing arts are ignored entirely.

Anyone who wants to tackle these omissions with some solid research is not only welcome, but strongly encouraged and thanked! -Harmil 15:54, 4 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Professional wrestling.

Why was it removed from the list? It combines athleticism with acting. It is a performing art. -- Kevin Browning 06:18, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Lots of things "are an art" or require some creative skills. That does not make them a subgenre of the performing arts. If you can find a notable performing arts reference that includes pro wrestling, you might be able source it then include it. However, this is an overview article anyway. Not even all subgenres that are already in the performing arts are included in this article. Clubmarx 06:41, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Also, this is probably a better place for a full list: List of basic performing arts topics. Clubmarx 06:46, 13 November 2007 (UTC)