Arms Quote by George Gascoigne
“In dance the hand hath liberty to touch, the eye to gaze, the arm for to embrace.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Steel Horse, 1575
Expression of sensual freedom through bodily movement, emphasizing the autonomy of each sense in artistic expression.
In simple terms: Body parts act freely in dance.
Embrace expressive freedom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dance performance
- theatre rehearsal
- personal expression
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does each sense contribute to artistic expression?
- What limits exist in bodily freedom?
May be misinterpreted as purely erotic rather than artistic.