Gesture
Gesture
Gesture (/ˈdʒɛstʃər/; from Latin gestus, "movement, posture") is a form of non-verbal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of speech or together and in parallel with spoken words. Gestures include movement of the hands, face, or other parts of the body.
Etymology
The term gesture originates from the Latin gestus, which means "movement" or "posture". It was first used in English in the late 15th century.
Types of Gestures
Gestures can be categorized into several types:
- Iconic Gestures: These gestures represent the features of the semantic content they are associated with.
- Deictic Gestures: These gestures involve pointing to objects or locations.
- Beat Gestures: These gestures are used in rhythm with speech to emphasize certain words or phrases.
- Emblem Gestures: These are conventional or culturally specific gestures that can be used as replacement for words.
Related Terms
- Body Language: This is a type of non-verbal communication where physical behaviors, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey information.
- Sign Language: This is a complete, complex language that employs signs made with the hands and other movements, including facial expressions and postures of the body.
- Mime: This is a form of silent art that involves acting or communicating using only movements, gestures, and facial expressions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gesture
- Wikipedia's article - Gesture
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