Study of hand signs in Judeo-Christian art.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.01.018.
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Abstract
Hand gestures play a crucial role in religious art. An examination of Judeo-Christian art finds an ecclesiastical language that is concealed in metaphors and expressed by unique hand gestures. Many of these hand signs convey messages that are not familiar to most people admiring these paintings. Investigating the history and classifying some of the predominant hand signs found in Judeo-Christian art might serve to stimulate discussion concerning the many nuances of symbolic art. This presentation examines the meaning behind 8 common hand signs in Judeo-Christian art.
Medical subject headings
- Manual Communication
- Paintings
- Religion
- Symbolism