Why does the presence of audience have special importance in performing art?
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Correct answer: Because the presentation occurs in time before the audience
The governing concept is liveness: performing art unfolds through actions, sound, movement and expression over time, usually in a relationship between performer and audience. Audience presence can influence attention, atmosphere and response, and it helps complete the shared event, although a performance may also be recorded or delivered to remote viewers. Option A is correct because it identifies the time-based presentation before an audience. Option B is false because spectators do not normally replace performers. Option C denies the essential role of the artist, and D confuses performance with a collection of objects. The key clues are action, time and audience experience.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because the presentation occurs in time before the audience
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is liveness: performing art unfolds through actions, sound, movement and expression over time, usually in a relationship between performer and audience. Audience presence can influence attention, atmosphere and response, and it helps complete the shared event, although a performance may also be recorded or delivered to remote viewers. Option A is correct because it identifies the time-based presentation before an audience. Option B is false because spectators do not normally replace performers. Option C denies the essential role of the artist, and D confuses performance with a collection of objects. The key clues are action, time and audience experience.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Introduction to Art. Topic: Types of art.
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