The antique Greek dance, after sculptured and painted figures . pose it supports himself on theknee and hand that are on the same side, alternating the knee andhand as he progresses,—not a brilliant feat, considered from the RECONSTRUCTION OF THE STEPS 179 point of view of Eurhythmy; it is the buffoonery of a Satyr dance-drama. The kneeling posture of the two Satyrs at the ends of the picture(Fig. 578) is not especially remarkableas a gymnastic: but it is certainly adance, of an obscure sort, and not aposture of adoration. 316. Dances with the Mantle.—Thesupple mantle worn by the women ofGreec
The antique Greek dance, after sculptured and painted figures . pose it supports himself on theknee and hand that are on the same side, alternating the knee andhand as he progresses,—not a brilliant feat, considered from the RECONSTRUCTION OF THE STEPS 179 point of view of Eurhythmy; it is the buffoonery of a Satyr dance-drama. The kneeling posture of the two Satyrs at the ends of the picture(Fig. 578) is not especially remarkableas a gymnastic: but it is certainly adance, of an obscure sort, and not aposture of adoration. 316. Dances with the Mantle.—Thesupple mantle worn by the women ofGreece was utilized by the ample in size, it allowed the armsto move freely, or, it could be wound astightly as a sheath. In shape it was alarge rectangle of wool cloth. At onemoment it might envelop the wholebody,—the next, it would be flung aboutthe shoulders as a simple cape, or mighttake on a score of other forms. The gestures which would naturally be made by the wearers of thegarment were used by the dancers also; the gesture with the veil. Fig.
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