Project led by Eléonore Martin (UR 24141 ARTES, Bordeaux Montaigne University) and
Nathalie Gauthard (UR4028 ARTS & CULTURES, University of Artois)

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In recent years, numerous research projects have been based on “field” work at the crossroads of the performing arts and the human and social sciences.
The field, defined in anthropology and sociology, is both a method, a way of producing data, and a concrete experience which reflects the complexity of practices and lifestyles. The ARTSTERRAIN project will question the place of the researcher, their postures and their commitment in the field.
Participant observation, observant participation, the objectification of participation, commitment and restitution methods will constitute the heart of the methodological reflection. Rituals and festive practices, spectacular practices, notably dance, circus and music, will thus be studied, as well as the question of areas under tension in several cultural areas (Asian, American, African and European). Keywords: performing arts, fieldwork, anthropology, research-creation, epistemology of research

In recent years, many research projects have been based on 'fieldwork' at the crossroads of the performing arts and the human and social sciences.
Fieldwork, as defined in anthropology and sociology, is both a method, a way of producing data, and a concrete experience that gives an account of the complexity of practices and lifestyles. The ARTSTERRAIN project will question the place of the researcher, his/her postures and his/her commitment in the field.
Participatory observation, observational participation, objectification of participation, commitment and methods of restitution will constitute the core of the methodological reflection. Rituals and festive practices, spectacular practices, particularly dance, circus and music, as well as the question of fields under tension in several cultural areas (Asian, American, African and European) will be studied. Keywords: performing arts, fieldwork, anthropology, research-creation, research epistemology

News:

• International conference: The field in performing arts. Stories, methods, practices – October 20-21, 2022 – MSH Bordeaux – Jean Borde room
• October 2023 will be held at the University of Artois, the international “return” conference, entitled “The Field in living arts: archives, memory, heritage”, organized by Nathalie Gauthard and Eléonore Martin.