... the effects of domination by American society. He was awed by the ritualistic and symbolic aspects of the religion. This influence could also be seen in Body Art. Fakir Musafar, 'Father of the Modern Primitives Movement', has researched and personally explored primitive body decoration and rituals. He said that "our society has removed itself from ritual traditions, and they are a fundamental and valuable part of life." The intensity of the performances shown in Body Art demonstrated how strongly these people believed in what they were saying. Artaud desperately wanted tension on stage to be at its highest, however the difference between Artaud and Body Art is the use of shock. Artaud was very ahead of his time with contemporary and uncompromising ideas. He wanted theatre to become an experience for the audience, and he wanted them to be moved by it. The people featured in Body Art agreed with ...

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