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Sorrow's Universal Language

Jan 22, 2015 1 MINUTE

"Mary's hands crossed over her heart . . . this same gesture is found in American Sign Language."—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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