François Delsarte

François Delsarte was a 19th-century French musician and teacher who developed a system connecting the body, emotions, and expression. He believed that gestures, posture, and movement reflect inner feelings and could be studied to improve artistic performance, especially in acting and singing. His method involved observing and training these physical signs to better convey genuine emotion and develop expressive skills. Delsarte's ideas influenced acting techniques and the visual arts, emphasizing the importance of body language as a bridge to authentic emotional communication.