About the book: 1962 / The ancient art of pantomime - the art of saying a lot without saying a word - is experiencing its second youth these days. More and more amateur studios and pantomime groups are appearing in our country. The author of the book, the director and teacher of pantomime studios R. E. Slavsky, talks about the specifics of this art, introduces the expressive means of pantomime and the principles of constructing its libretto. The book contains rich material for educational purposes. - training sessions that help develop the necessary technique and instill independent creativity skills. Not only future mimes, but also representatives of related arts - amateur actors of drama, cinema, ballet, circus and pop - will find a lot of useful information on its pages. Practical mastery of specific pantomime techniques will allow them to further develop facial expression and body plasticity.