Gesticulation in Italian
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Hand gestures are used in regions of Italy and in the Italian language as a form of nonverbal communication and expression. The gestures within the Italian lexicon are dominated by movements of the ha
Icons of the Annunciation
Pollice Verso (1872), which popularized the thumbs-down gesture. Oil on canvas, Phoenix Art Museum
Michael Peña performing the "Che vuoi?" gesture at Lucca Comics & Games (2018)
Sign of the horns
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The sign of the horns is a hand gesture with a variety of meanings and uses in various cultures. It is formed by extending the index and little fingers while holding the middle and ring fingers down w
Gesticulation in Italian
…Italian Sign Language – Sign language of Italy Sign of the horns Gesture…
A demonstration of the sign of the horns
Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, showing the Karana Mudrā. The statue is located in Namchi, India.
Italian handsigns: la fica, and le corna used for protection against the evil eye
Vocalist Ronnie James Dio making the sign at a concert in 2007. The gesture is quite common within heavy metal culture.