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Published: 02.12.2010.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: 1 units
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History
The tableau vivant, or group of living statues, was a regular feature of medieval and Renaissance festivities and pageantry, such as royal entries by rulers into cities.
The first modern living statues appear first in the 19th century as circus and performance artists.

Popularity
Live Statues are becoming increasingly popular for a range of events like :
film premieres,
corporate events,
art festivals and many others.
They are also very common performing on the streets.


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