ABSTRACT
The first part of this book delineates the theoretical framework for reflection on the aesthetics of political movements, providing vivid examples of artistic praxis that blurs the boundaries of disciplines, blows up the walls of institutions, and bridges the gap between doers and viewers. This introductory chapter to the first section points to three analytical approaches resulting from these practices: theory of emotional representation, performative production of materiality, and world-building capacity. Also, it offers a set of different tools and perspectives, borrowed from different artists, activists, and scholars, which enhance theorizing the art of protest and discussing its disruptive or creative potential.
