Yves Klein, Marina Abramovic, and Joseph Beuys are widely recognized as pioneers of performance art, having significantly contributed to its development and recognition as a legitimate art form.

Performance art emphasizes the artist's body as the primary medium of expression, using it to convey emotions, ideas, and concepts.

Performance art does not necessarily require elaborate props and costumes. It often relies on the artist's body and presence as the primary means of expression.

The Fluxus movement was known for its anti-art stance, its use of everyday objects as art materials, and its emphasis on participatory and ephemeral art forms.

Nicolas Bourriaud is known for his concept of "relational aesthetics," which emphasizes the social and interactive aspects of art and the artist's relationship with the audience.

Performance documentation refers to the process of recording and preserving performance art through various means, such as photography, video, and written descriptions.

Marina Abramovic is particularly renowned for her durational performances, which involve extended periods of time and often involve physical and emotional challenges.

Body art refers to performances in which the artist's body becomes the primary medium of expression, often involving painting, marking, or altering the body.

Installation is a type of contemporary art that involves creating immersive environments or sculptures, rather than being a form of performance art.

Interactive performance, participatory performance, and collaborative performance all involve the active participation of the audience in the performance, blurring the boundaries between artist and viewer.

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

Site-specific performance, environmental performance, and contextual performance all involve the artist's engagement with a particular location or environment, often exploring the relationship between art and its surroundings.

While identity, politics, and gender are common themes explored in performance art, nature is not a primary focus of this art form.

Repetitive performance, minimalist performance, and ritualistic performance all involve the artist's repetition of a simple action or gesture, often exploring concepts of time, duration, and the body.

While New York City, London, and Paris are major centers for performance art, Tokyo is not typically considered a major hub for this art form.