The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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All the dancer's gestures are signs of things, and the dance called rational, because it aptly signifies and displays something over and above the pleasure of the senses.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dance conveys deeper meanings beyond physical expression and is a thoughtful communication of ideas.
In this quote, Saint Augustine suggests that the gestures made by dancers are not merely for aesthetic enjoyment but are imbued with significant meanings that communicate concepts and feelings beyond mere sensory pleasure. Dance can be seen as a rational and expressive form of art that transcends the immediate experience, conveying deeper truths and ideas through movement.
Themes
DanceExpressionArtCommunicationMeaning
In practice
Example use cases
During a dance recital, one could use this quote to emphasize the depth of meaning in each performance.
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