Towards a Theory of Mime

Alexander Iliev

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Routledge
04 June 2014

The Arts: General & Reference; Performance art; Theatre Studies

Towards a Theory of Mime is a genuinely unique book about non-verbal communication and performance. Combining a broad global history of the evolution of human communication with an introduction to the general practice of mime, Alexander Iliev traces a lineage from Marceau and Barrault to his own distinguished practice as performer and teacher.

The book moves from a fascinating description of the first principles of gestural language to a stunning sequence of specific exercises in practical training.

Written in a sometimes poetic, always accessible and often humorous style, Towards a Theory of Mime conveys complex ideas in a strikingly accessible way.

Alexander Iliev has over forty years experience practising and teaching both theatre and anthropology around the world. He is currently Associate Professor at the National Academy in Sofia.

By: Alexander Iliev
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9780415725910
ISBN 10: 0415725917
Pages: 314
Publication Date: 04 June 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Preface to the Routledge Edition Dedication List of Figures List of Illustrations PART I: MOVE AND ACT Preface Introduction Nonverbal Communication Theory Of Pantomime Theory Of Improvisation Six Original Articles ""Mimics Or Mask"" ""Theater Of The Open Square"" ""Pantomime In The Film Frame"" ""Determining The Dimensions Of Space (Elaboration on the System of Etienne Decroux)"" ""The Knight Of The Blue Flag"" ""Introduction To Theater Anthropology"" Conclusion PART II: ACTION AND INACTION Physical Exercise Sequence General warm-up Partial warm-up Balances Warm-up variations Yoga Exercise with staff Physical Studies Pantomime Exercise Sequence Work with imaginary objects Actual pantomime technique Simple pantomime techniques Combined pantomime techniques Pantomime Studies Techniques of Group Pantomime Creating an Original Etude Performance topics Script technique Pure pantomime Adaptation for pantomime Analysis of the epos of Gilgamesh The etude as a stage act Techniques of plastic transformation Specifics of the mono-etude Work on classic pantomime scripts Specifics of the group pantomime etude Creating A Pantomime Miniature And Mime-Drama Conclusion APPENDICES APPENDIX A. Bibliography of basic literature APPENDIX B. Letters of endorsement APPENDIX C. Contributor biographies"

Alexander Iliev