List of basic performing arts topics

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The performing arts differ from the plastic arts insofar as the former uses the artist's own body, face, presence as a medium, and the latter uses materials such as clay, metal or paint which can be molded or transformed to create some art object.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and introduction to the performing arts:

Contents 1 Common performing arts 2 History of performing arts 3 Basic performing arts concepts 4 External links

[edit] Common performing arts

Acrobatics - Acting - Busking - Comedy - Dance - Film - Juggling - Magic - Marching arts (such as brass bands) - Music - Opera- Theatre

• List of basic dance topics
• List of basic film topics
• List of basic music topics
• List of basic opera topics
• List of basic theatre topics

[edit] History of performing arts

Main article: History of performing arts

History of acrobatics History of busking History of dance History of ballet History of film

History of juggling History of magic History of marching bands History of music History of opera

History of theatre History of the Western musical

[edit] Basic performing arts concepts

Audience - Audition - Casting - Character actor - Costuming - Dual role - Film director - Role - Special effects - Stage - Stagecraft - Stock character - Title role

[edit] External links

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