'His eyes were the unrivaled wonder of Abhinaya' - P.T. Narendra Menon (connoisseur of art)[14]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- His eyes were considered the pinnacle of expressive art in performance.
- In plain terms
- His eyes were the ultimate expression.
- What can you take from it?
- Eye expression can be the most striking element of acting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should eye expression dominate a performance?
- How to balance eye work with body movement?
Another view
Overemphasis on eyes may neglect other expressive tools.
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