Dadaism, with its emphasis on anti-art, absurdity, and the rejection of traditional artistic conventions, paved the way for the emergence of performance art.

Performance art is unique in its direct engagement with the audience, often blurring the lines between artist and spectator.

Joseph Beuys, known for his provocative and conceptual performances, is widely recognized as a seminal figure in the development of performance art.

Site-specific performance refers to artworks created in and responsive to a particular location, often exploring the relationship between art and its environment.

Performance art typically engages with real-world issues and experiences, rather than abstract concepts.

Relational aesthetics emphasizes the creation of artworks that facilitate social encounters and connections between participants.

Performance art often incorporates various media and disciplines, but traditional painting is not typically a central element.

Action art refers to performances that involve physical actions, often resulting in the destruction or transformation of materials.

Chris Burden is renowned for his extreme and physically challenging performances, including self-inflicted pain and risk.

Endurance art involves performances that test the limits of physical and mental endurance, often lasting for hours or even days.

Art Basel is a renowned art fair rather than a performance art festival.

Documentation, often in the form of photographs, videos, or written accounts, serves as a means to preserve and share the ephemeral nature of performance art.

Nam June Paik is a pioneer in the use of technology in performance art, exploring the relationship between art, media, and communication.

Participatory art invites the audience to actively engage in the performance, blurring the boundaries between artist and spectator.

Adrian Piper is renowned for her performances that address issues of race, gender, and identity, often using her own body as a medium.