Analysis of Grotowskis Body Action Method from the Perspective of Zhuangzi

Jerzy Grotowski (1933-1999, hereinafter referred to as Grotowski) was a renowned theater practitioner in the 20th century, dedicating his life to the study of theatrical performance. His theatrical works shook the world in the 20th century, and he was well-known in the theater communities of Europe and America. Unfortunately, he passed away prematurely, leaving behind profound and abstruse writings for future generations. His late-life creation, the Art of Vehicle in body action methods, holds profound significance for the study of states in various artistic performances. Based on this, researchers, drawing on Grotowskis lifelong learning and research background, interpret and analyze Grotowskis study of art of vehicle through the Zhuangzis concept of body in the philosophy of Swiss philosopher Jean Franois Billeters dynamic mechanism. This paper is based on the research theory of Professor Mingder Chung from Taipei National University of the Arts on Grotowskis MPA, aiming to elucidate Grotowskis interpretation of body through Zhuangzis body view, and further clarify the conceptual framework of MPA. The purpose is to contribute theoretical foundations to the study of Grotowskis Art of Vehicle.