Description
Book SynopsisA translation with introduction of the first ethnographic and semiotic study of gesture in daily life.
Trade ReviewThis work by Andrea de Jorio, first published in Naples in 1832, is regarded as a classic by those with a scholarly interest in gesture since it was the first ethnographic study of the subject. . . Wisely, Kendon has retained the period flavour of the text and not attempted to render de Jorio into modern English. Certainly, both Adam Kendon and the Indiana University Press are to be congratulated for undertaking this project in view of the fact that this is something of niche market. I was delighted to be given the opportunity to review it.June 2001
* The Lancet *
Table of ContentsList of illustrations with sources acknowledged
Editor's Preface
Andrea de Jorio and his work on gesture by Adam Kendon
Gestural Expression of the Ancients in the light of Neapolitan gesturing
Introduction
ABC of Gestures
Abbracciare Embrace to Unione de gesti Gestures in combination
The Plates and Explanations of the Plates
Appendix
Index I: Index of Titles
Index II: Explanations of the Plates
Index III: Gestures
Index IV: Meanings
Index V: Monuments newly Explained
Letters of Recommendation and Permission
Bibliographical Appendix
A. Publications by Andrea de Jorio
B. References and Sources in Gestural Expression
C. Editor's References and Sources
