Outline of performing arts

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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 topical guide to the performing arts:

Contents 1 Common performing arts 2 History of performing arts 3 General performing arts concepts 4 See also 5 External links

[edit] Common performing arts

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

[edit] 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] General performing arts concepts

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

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

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