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Analysis of Grotowski’s Body Action Method from the Perspective of Zhuangzi
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Abstract
Jerzy Grotowski (1933-1999, hereinafter referred to as Grotowski) was a renowned theater practitioner in the 20th century, dedicating his life to the study of theatrical performance. His theatrical works shook the world in the 20th century, and he was well-known in the theater communities of Europe and America. Unfortunately, he passed away prematurely, leaving behind profound and abstruse writings for future generations. His late-life creation, the Art of Vehicle in body action methods, holds profound significance for the study of “states” in various artistic performances. Based on this, researchers, drawing on Grotowski’s lifelong learning and research background, interpret and analyze Grotowski’s study of “art of vehicle” through the Zhuangzi’s concept of “body” in the philosophy of Swiss philosopher Jean François Billeter’s “dynamic mechanism”. This paper is based on the research theory of Professor Mingder Chung from Taipei National University of the Arts on Grotowski’s MPA, aiming to elucidate Grotowski’s interpretation of “body” through Zhuangzi’s “body view”, and further clarify the conceptual framework of MPA. The purpose is to contribute theoretical foundations to the study of Grotowski’s Art of Vehicle.
Keywords
Grotowski, Essence (Body), Operation, Heaven and Human, Dynamic Mechanism
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Shen,D. (2024). Analysis of Grotowski’s Body Action Method from the Perspective of Zhuangzi. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,51,229-238.
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