Etienne Decrouxis the primarycreator of Corporeal Mime and one of modern theatre''s most charismatic innovators, known for his ground-breaking use of the body as the principal means of expression on stage. This second edition combines:
- an overview of Decroux''s life and work
- an analysis of Decroux''sWords on Mime, the first book to be written about this art
- a series of practical exercises offering an introduction to Corporeal Mime technique.
As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research,Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today''s student.
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