By Rudolf Steiner

Translated by Vera and Judith Compton-Burnett
Bn 279, GA 279, CW 279

An important introductory lecture on the new art of eurythmy given prior to a performance during a conference in Wales. It is one of Steiner's most important and popular lectures, and a most accessible talk on this subject: here Steiner explains the spiritual principles behind the movements of the performers.

It was translated from shorthand reports unrevised by the lecturer. The German text is published in the book Eurythmie als sichtbare Sprache (Vol. No. 279 in the Bibliographical Survey, 1961). From .

This English edition is published in agreement with, and the kind permission of, the Rudolf Steiner Nachlassverwaltung, Dornach, Switzerland. From Bn 279, GA 279, CW 279.