Art activism as actual form of a protest: sociocultural analysis

Article is devoted to consideration of actual forms of a protest in modern society, in particular to art activism which is the effective tool for expression of own position and the report to society of social, political problems and ways of their permission. The essence and specifics of a protest, etymology of an origin, technology of modern protest culture of the reason of activization of protest actions are considered. The art activism phenomenon as popular form of a protest in the art is characterized, finding reflection in the dramatized protest actions (the fleshprotestmobakh, performance, a happening), street art, musical protest art, a poetic aktsionizm, in social and documentary comics, political isn't present - an art). On the basis of the carried-out analysis of sociological researches of protest activity of society, the art actions which have taken place in recent years in Russia are systematized, the description of carried-out actions, in particular, a place and time, the carrying out purpose action, the contents, and also reaction of the authorities to the carried-out actions is made. The psychology and pedagogical and social factors influencing formation of protest culture, and also way of transformation of art activism are considered, indicators of protest activity are allocated.