Perceptual art
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Perceptual art is a form of art that can trace its roots to the art history concepts of perceptualism as well as to twentieth century inventions of conceptual art and performance art.
Perceptualism
The concept of perceptualism has been discussed in historical and philosophical explorations of art and
visual art that is a "profound reflection of primary sensory experience, not simply a reproduction of it."[1]
Practice
In practice, perceptual art may be interpreted as the engagement of multi-sensory experiential stimuli combined with the multiplicity of interpretive meanings on the part of an observer. Sometimes, the role of observer is obscured as members of the public may unwittingly or unknowingly be participants in the creation of the artwork itself.
Examples
In the late 20th century, visual artists such as
Paul Rebhan
who charges a fee for his friendship, smuggles his own paintings into museums, and hosts dating events where no one is allowed to speak.
References
Sources
- Cheetham, Mark. Jack Chambers: Life & Work. Toronto: Art Canada Institute, 2013. E-Book Archived 2017-07-25 at the Wayback Machine.
- Clayton, Richard, Anti-realism and Scepticism, Realism and Common Sense retrieved July 17, 2007
- Chandler, Daniel, Visual Perception 3 retrieved July 17, 2007
- Christo and Jeanne Claude: The Art of Christo and Jeanne-Claude retrieved July 17, 2007
- karenfinly.net defunct July 17, 2007, see also: karenfinley.com retrieved July 17, 2007
- JOEY SKAGGS retrieved July 17, 2007
- Rebfile.com - portal to the projects of Paul Rebhan retrieved July 17, 2007