Performance as interpretation: a museum studies perspective.

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Title: Performance as interpretation: a museum studies perspective.
Authors: Niblett, Hannah1 (AUTHOR) Hannah.niblett@manchester.ac.uk, Allison, Jennifer1 (AUTHOR)
Source: Research in Drama Education. Nov2016, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p574-580. 7p. 3 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram.
Subject Terms: *Audiences, Performing arts -- Exhibitions, Performing arts, Museums
Company/Entity: University of Manchester
Abstract: The article discusses performance as interpretation, citing findings from museum studies. It states a visits to the MA Art Gallery and Museum Studies at the University of Manchester, and mentions that live performance artists were invited to take part in an exhibition preview. It notes use of distinction between the material archive and the performative art in conceptualizing this use of performance as museum interpretation. It notes that anecdotal responses were taken from audience.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article discusses performance as interpretation, citing findings from museum studies. It states a visits to the MA Art Gallery and Museum Studies at the University of Manchester, and mentions that live performance artists were invited to take part in an exhibition preview. It notes use of distinction between the material archive and the performative art in conceptualizing this use of performance as museum interpretation. It notes that anecdotal responses were taken from audience.
ISSN:13569783
DOI:10.1080/13569783.2016.1220246