Delsarte system of expression
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The Delsarte system of expression is a 19th-century performance theory that codifies gestures, posture, and movement to convey specific emotional and psychological states in acting and dance.
All labels observed (1)
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| Delsarte system of expression canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Delsarte system of expression Context triple: [Denishawn, taughtDiscipline, Delsarte system of expression]
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A.
Rudolf Laban movement system
The Rudolf Laban movement system is a foundational method of analyzing and notating human movement, widely used in dance, theatre, and movement studies to understand and structure expressive physical action.
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B.
Die Lehre von den Tonempfindungen
Die Lehre von den Tonempfindungen is Hermann von Helmholtz’s foundational 19th-century treatise on the physiological and psychological basis of musical tone and acoustics.
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C.
La Danse (celebration of movement)
La Danse (celebration of movement) is a dynamic 19th-century sculptural group by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux that exuberantly depicts intertwined, dancing figures in a vivid expression of joy and motion.
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D.
Laban space harmony principles
Laban space harmony principles are a system of movement analysis that explores how the body organizes and sequences motion through spatial pathways, geometric forms, and dynamic relationships in space.
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E.
Cecchetti method
The Cecchetti method is a classical ballet training system emphasizing strict technique, clean lines, and a codified progression of exercises to develop balance, poise, and musicality.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Delsarte system of expression Target entity description: The Delsarte system of expression is a 19th-century performance theory that codifies gestures, posture, and movement to convey specific emotional and psychological states in acting and dance.
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A.
Rudolf Laban movement system
The Rudolf Laban movement system is a foundational method of analyzing and notating human movement, widely used in dance, theatre, and movement studies to understand and structure expressive physical action.
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B.
Die Lehre von den Tonempfindungen
Die Lehre von den Tonempfindungen is Hermann von Helmholtz’s foundational 19th-century treatise on the physiological and psychological basis of musical tone and acoustics.
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C.
La Danse (celebration of movement)
La Danse (celebration of movement) is a dynamic 19th-century sculptural group by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux that exuberantly depicts intertwined, dancing figures in a vivid expression of joy and motion.
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D.
Laban space harmony principles
Laban space harmony principles are a system of movement analysis that explores how the body organizes and sequences motion through spatial pathways, geometric forms, and dynamic relationships in space.
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E.
Cecchetti method
The Cecchetti method is a classical ballet training system emphasizing strict technique, clean lines, and a codified progression of exercises to develop balance, poise, and musicality.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
acting technique
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gesture system ⓘ historical movement theory ⓘ performance theory ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
dance performance
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dramatic acting ⓘ oratory ⓘ stage performance ⓘ |
| characteristic |
moral and spiritual interpretation of gesture
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systematic mapping of body parts to emotions ⓘ tripartite division of the human being ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| documentedIn |
19th-century acting manuals
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elocution textbooks ⓘ |
| field |
acting
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dance ⓘ elocution ⓘ performance studies ⓘ |
| goal |
convey psychological states
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convey specific emotional states ⓘ |
| hasCriticism |
mechanical codification of emotion
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tendency toward melodramatic style ⓘ |
| hasPart |
codified gestures
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codified movements ⓘ codified postures ⓘ symbolic use of the body ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Romantic era NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| inception | 19th century ⓘ |
| influenced |
American acting pedagogy
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early modern dance ⓘ elocutionary movement in the United States ⓘ physical culture practices ⓘ |
| influencedBy | François Delsarte’s vocal pedagogy ⓘ |
| language | French ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
emotional expression
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gesture ⓘ movement ⓘ posture ⓘ psychological states ⓘ |
| namedAfter | François Delsarte NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableConcept | correspondence between inner feeling and outer form ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
mime
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physiognomy theories ⓘ rhetorical gesture ⓘ |
| usedFor |
training actors
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training dancers ⓘ training public speakers ⓘ |
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