delsartean

/ˌdɛlsɑrˈtiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of the Delsarte system of acting, which emphasizes the expression of emotions through movement and gesture

“The delsartean approach to acting focused on the subtle nuances of facial expression and posture to convey character emotions.”

Synonyms

  • Delsarte
  • expressionistic
  • gestural

Antonyms

  • naturalistic
  • realistic