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a) Viennese Actionism, a school of art which started in Vienna, Austriab) a term used by Theodor W. Adorno to refer to 1960s Radicals
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Actionism — can mean:*Viennese Actionism, a school of art which started in Vienna, Austria. *a term used by Theodor W. Adorno to refer to 1960s Radicals. *an excessive emphasis on action, activity, or change in lieu of continuity, stability, and permanence … Wikipedia
actionism — noun An excessive emphasis on action, activity, or change in lieu of continuity, stability, and permanence … Wiktionary
Viennese Actionism — The term Viennese Actionism describes a short and violent movement in 20th century art that can be regarded as part of the many independent efforts of the 1960s to develop action art (Fluxus, Happening, Performance, Body Art, etc.). Its main… … Wikipedia
Viennese Actionism — / Wiener Aktionismus A highly provocative form of painting and drawing, Viennese Actionism came to public attention in the 1960s. Its characteristic themes were the irrational and ignoble qualities of human thought and behavior and the… … Historical dictionary of Austria
Otto Muehl — Born 16 June 1925(1925 06 16) Grodnau, Mariasdorf Nationality Austrian Field Painting, actions … Wikipedia
Culture of Austria — Austrian culture has largely been influenced by its past and present neighbors: Italy, Poland, Germany, Hungary and Bohemia. Contents 1 The arts 1.1 Music 1.1.1 Classical music 1.1.1.1 First Viennese … Wikipedia
Günter Brus — (born September 27, 1938, Ardning, Styria) is an Austrian painter, graphic artist and writer. He was the co founder in 1964 of Wiener Aktionismus (Viennese Actionism) together with Otto Muehl, Hermann Nitsch and Rudolf Schwarzkogler. His… … Wikipedia
Nick Ruston — Born 15 November 1975 Epping, England Nationality British Field pop art, painting, abstract expressionism … Wikipedia
Art — Though Austria has a long and rich tradition in painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts, the country’s enormous collections are, on the whole, more notable than individual Austrian artists. There is a fine gallery dedicated to Austrian… … Historical dictionary of Austria
Publixtheatre Caravan — The Publixtheatre Caravan is the English name for a travelling project of the Volxtheater Favoriten, a Vienna based international theatrical troupe that has been creating site specific theatrical interventions in public space as well as stage… … Wikipedia
