performanszkutatás

Performanszkutatás, translated as performance research, is an academic and artistic field that investigates the nature, history, theory, and practice of performance. It draws on a wide range of disciplines including theatre studies, dance, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, and art history. The field examines live events and their creation, reception, and broader cultural significance.

This interdisciplinary area explores what constitutes performance, moving beyond traditional theatrical contexts to include rituals, everyday interactions, political acts, and artistic happenings. Performanszkutatás often analyzes the ephemeral nature of performance, the relationship between performer and audience, and the ways in which performance constructs and challenges identity and social structures.

Key areas of inquiry include the study of performance texts, the analysis of performer training and methodologies, the historical development of performance traditions, and the theoretical frameworks used to understand performance events. It also considers the impact of technology on performance and the ethical considerations involved in its creation and study. The goal is to foster a deeper understanding of the diverse forms and functions of performance in human culture.