From Ritual to Digital Interface: A Critical Genealogy of Performance Forms Based on Technological Media

Yutong Li

doi:10.54097/g1fd3d08

Authors

Yutong Li

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/g1fd3d08

Keywords:

performance evolution, theater history, performance art, media technology, ritual, digital performance.

Abstract

As a core component of human culture, performing arts have undergone a complex evolutionary process from ancient sacrificial rituals to modern digital immersive performances. This paper reviews the historical changes of performance forms and analyzes the impacts of social culture, technological innovation, and audience demands on performing arts in different historical periods. From the theater of ancient Greece and the rise of Shakespearean drama to the emergence of experimental theater and performance art in the 20th century, and further to virtual reality and immersive performances in the digital age, performing arts have continuously broken through traditional frameworks, presenting a diversified and cross-media trend. The paper also explores the role of technological progress in performing arts, particularly how digital technologies have reshaped the identity of performers and the experience of audiences. Through the analysis of these evolutions, this study aims to provide theoretical support for the exploration of performing arts in the future.

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