Parkour as a form of creative expression?

Jazzle
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Parkour as a form of creative expression? Nov 4, 2008 10:57:02 GMT

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Post by Jazzle on Nov 4, 2008 10:57:02 GMT

Wiki defines Parkour as the art of movement. This leads to the thought of 'Can it be classified as an art?' Especially as a new (slightly undiscovered) art form.

As an arts student (music, theater and English lit.) I can see how it can be accepted as an art form for the following reasons:

1. Aesthetically pleasing (looks good)
2. Has a fluid motion similar to dance
3. Works as a piece of live theater (passers by watching = THEATER)
4. Can be applied to music of any genre/style
5. provides inspiration for other arts like poetry/photography/cinema
6. Contains opportunities for individual expression
7. Draws from other holistic practices like Martial arts and yoga
8. Can be practiced anywhere, like other arts
9. Is more about skill than talent, which means it can be grafted

Does anyone else agree or disagree with this?

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ANTISFIT community member Not thumper. Posts: 1,282	Parkour as a form of creative expression? Nov 4, 2008 14:13:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ANTISFIT on Nov 4, 2008 14:13:07 GMT very nice post :] i've always seen it to be an art, but never looked at it in-depth. really good points there, though i think this is in the wrong forum haha

Jazzle Community Member Posts: 106	Parkour as a form of creative expression? Nov 4, 2008 14:21:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jazzle on Nov 4, 2008 14:21:17 GMT Silly me but yeah I tend to look at things in depth, just a bad habit. haha
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ANTISFIT community member Not thumper. Posts: 1,282	Parkour as a form of creative expression? Nov 4, 2008 14:30:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ANTISFIT on Nov 4, 2008 14:30:34 GMT i mean that as a good thing, haha

Jazzle Community Member Posts: 106	Parkour as a form of creative expression? Nov 7, 2008 9:08:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jazzle on Nov 7, 2008 9:08:16 GMT I know I was just merely remarking that I look deep into everything. (no eye jokes please!)
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Post by Jazzle on Nov 4, 2008 10:57:02 GMT

Post by ANTISFIT on Nov 4, 2008 14:13:07 GMT

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Post by Jazzle on Nov 7, 2008 9:08:16 GMT