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Hands: Silent Yet Speaking

Jan 22, 2015 1 MINUTE

"I'm moved by Saint Sebastian's bound hands as symbols of linguistic oppression."—Emmanuel von Schack, educator and ASL user

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How does the sculpted body communicate? Hear from Met experts, leading authorities, and rising stars, each with a unique viewpoint on the language of gesture, facial expression, and pose.

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