Four Hands, Many Meanings
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Channel: The Met · 2015 · Education
"There's almost a little pause that you see between the two hands."—Melanie Holcomb, curator Learn more about this object: http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/viewpoints/visitation 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. See all viewpoints: http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/viewpoints Join the conversation: #MetViewpoints
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