The Transformation of Self-Perception in Acting: The Body-Self
This study presents a perspective on self-perception in acting through neuroscience and the Feldenkrais method, integrating theory and practice to enhance understanding in the field. It examines the dynamic interaction between body and mind to enhance authenticity and creativity on stage. The body i...
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| Language: | English |
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Istanbul University Press
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Konservatoryum |
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| Online Access: | https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/DE69A97CD96E408E90439EB48025AC3E |
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| Summary: | This study presents a perspective on self-perception in acting through neuroscience and the Feldenkrais method, integrating theory and practice to enhance understanding in the field. It examines the dynamic interaction between body and mind to enhance authenticity and creativity on stage. The body is considered not merely as a tool but as a source of sensory awareness and creativity.The research focuses on how actors develop self-perception through neuroscientific findings and bodily awareness cultivated by the Feldenkrais method. While neuroscience explains how emotions and movements are processed in the brain, the Feldenkrais method offers a concrete approach to applying this understanding in practice. This enables actors to perceive both what they do and how they do it, allowing them to go beyond habitual patterns and unlock their potential to create more genuine and organic character portrayals. This study includes a literature review and theoretical analyses to evaluate the impact of Antonio Damasio’s somatic marker hypothesis, body maps, and the Feldenkrais method on acting. The combined use of neuroscience and the Feldenkrais method allows actors to enhance their bodily awareness, transform habitual movement patterns, and achieve greater authenticity in their performances. |
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| ISSN: | 2618-5695 |