%0 Journal Article
%T Notes about ¡°Art as a Vehicle¡± and the Alchemical Craft of the Performer
%A Cassiano Sydow Quilici
%J Revista Brasileira de Estudos da Presen£¿a
%D 2013
%I Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
%X The article discusses how Grotowski thinks the craft of the performer inspired by the dialogue with spiritual traditions. I focus on some concepts and metaphors found in his research about verticality, especially the idea of transforming a common experience into a subtle one. I establish comparisons with some alchemical principles and discuss the use of symbols such as Jacob¡¯s ladder in his work. Finally, I approach the connection between structure and spontaneity.
%K Grotowski
%K Verticality
%K Awareness
%K Alchemy
%K Theatrical Work
%U http://seer.ufrgs.br/presenca/article/view/33669/25086