Beyond the Happening

Focusing on the evolution of performance art, this book explores the diverse, interdisciplinary works that followed the initial Happenings movement. Despite claims of their obsolescence by the mid-1960s, artists continued to innovate in the late 1960s and 1970s, using the form to delve into intricate studies of interpersonal communication. These performances engaged with and challenged contemporary sociological and psychological theories, highlighting the lasting impact of Happenings on the art world.