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“In dance the hand hath liberty to touch, the eye to gaze, the arm for to embrace.” quote by George Gascoigne
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“In dance the hand hath liberty to touch, the eye to gaze, the arm for to embrace.”

George Gascoigne

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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace expressive freedom.

Themes

art freedom expression body sensuality

Mood

creative intimate

Type

artistic descriptive

When to use this quote

  • dance performance
  • theatre rehearsal
  • personal expression
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

embodiment autonomy artistic liberty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does each sense contribute to artistic expression?
  • What limits exist in bodily freedom?
A Different Perspective

May be misinterpreted as purely erotic rather than artistic.

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