Decroux

Jean-Louis Barrault described Étienne Decroux as “the sculptor of the human body.” Decroux was a groundbreaking French mime and performer who developed "corporeal mime," a technique emphasizing precise, articulate control of the body's movements to express emotions and narratives without words. His work transformed mime into a refined art form, focusing on the anatomy, mechanics, and expressiveness of physical gestures. Decroux's teachings and methods influenced modern physical theatre and acting, making the body a powerful tool for storytelling, emphasizing clarity, discipline, and artistic intelligence in movement.