Improvisation in Rhetoric: Quintilian's Mastery

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This presentation delves into Quintilian's emphasis on improvisation within rhetorical studies, highlighting its underestimated role in pedagogy and performance theory. We explore how improvisation was considered the pinnacle in oratorical training, featuring prominently in exercises and embodying moral and performative ideals. The historical context showcases polemics with rival schools, defending artful improvisation against naturalist orators’ criticisms. We investigate improvisation's...