Mime Alphabet Book
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (733 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0822502801 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 114 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
No one knows exactly when the art on pantomime first began, but it is probably as old as mankind itself. Thoughout the ages, mime has been a popular art form. The popularity of artists such as Marcel Marceau, Charles Chaplin, and Red Skelton is proof to the timelessness of this art.. Mime artists express ideas, feelings, and situations by using only their bodies and the expressions on their faces. Even today, pantomime still fascinates many people. The Roman mime artist wore a long silken tunic covered with a cloak. Pantomime, or mime, is a unique way of acting. If is acting without words. As long ago as 27 B.C., the Romans were putting on pantomime plays. An orchestra played and a chorus chanted the story while the mime artist performed silently