Many of the cultures that we have discussed include performance into their visual art.  What purpose does some of this performance serve?  Can you think of any examples of how performance is incorporated into contemporary traditions?  Are there performances that are a part of your own cultural tradition?  

Many of the cultures that we have discussed include performance into their visual art.  What purpose does some of this performance serve?  Can you think of any examples of how performance is incorporated into contemporary traditions?  Are there performances that are a part of your own cultural tradition?