BA in Art Studio - Performance in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky | Lexington United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 31,608
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Performance art uses the human form as a medium for artistic expression. Emerging from the Dada era of the 1910s-1920s through the Fluxus and Happenings movements of the 1960s-1970s, it revolutionized art by making it a bold, socially conscious practice. Closely tied to struggles for justice and civil rights, this art form boasts diverse pioneers with strong feminist foundations. For artists drawn to physical and social dimensions of creativity, performance art opens thrilling new possibilities.

Those fascinated by bodily expression, human connections, or public engagement may find performance art sparks their imagination. It can break conventional artistic boundaries while simultaneously revitalizing traditional elements. The legacy of performance pieces frequently persists through photographic documentation and video recordings, blurring the lines between performance, video art, and photography.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

All secondary school and college/university level transcripts must be submitted for review. The transcripts must be official and in your native language.
You will also need to provide another official transcript that has been translated into English by your secondary school or college/university.
College/university transcripts from institutions outside of the United States will be evaluated for transfer credit by our office.
The University of Kentucky accepts official TOEFL and IELTS results from the testing headquarters.
The minimum TOEFL score of 71 (iBT), 197 (cbt) or 527 (paper-based) or a minimum score of 6.0 on the IELTS is required for admission to the University of Kentucky.

Tuition USD 31,608

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