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...... Pop artists also questioned the formal aspects of art creation and presentation and refused to be confined by any conventional restrictions. For example, the presentation of art in the formal confines of a gallery was not seen by these artists to be a necessary or essential aspect of art. This view relates to art events and happenings that took place outside the gallery and in fact in any place or venue
The primacy and values of high art were also denied by this movement and this was emphasized by the inclusion of ordinary, mundane aspects from the industrial and commercial world. In essence, this form of art was determined to explore the possibilities that were available in the media and the ordinary world in the pursuit of more open, playful and interactive art forms. This trend was also evident in the popularity of happenings. A happening is usually defined as an .unstructured live theatrical performance that incorporated painting, sculpture and drama (RED GROOMS AN ARTIST FOR ALL REASONS)......

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