Assignment 7 Typology
In Our Hands
Art 2027 Spring 2023 | David Miller
McKenzie Olmstead
Our hands are the most symbolized part of the human body. Our hands symbolize; strength, power, and protection. ‘Speaking with our hands’ is something we do without thinking, and hand signals can mean different things to different people in different situations and in different cultures. We associate them with arrogance, purification, cleanliness, and innocence. Core memories we keep deeply impeded within the fine lines of our palms. Along with the small cuts and scars we have collected throughout our lives. Our hand gestures share blessings, generosity, friendships, promises, humor, love, hostility, and greetings.
References:
Moyra Davey, Copperheads, 1990
Cindy Sherman, Early Transformations, 1975
Georgia O'Keeffe - Hands; Alfred Stieglitz 1919
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