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In today\u2019s entry, we continue examining one of the most suggestive and expressive aspects of gargoyles<\/a>: bodily gestural expression and its expressive force.<\/p>\n In the first entry<\/a> devoted to this topic, we analysed two common gestures in gargoyles: pulling at the mouth \u2014and at other parts of the body\u2014 and placing the hand on the throat. On this occasion, we will continue exploring other bodily gestures as a clear manifestation of plasticity in art.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The movements of the hands are highly varied in gargoyles. Indeed, they may appear positioned on different parts of the body: not only on the mouth or the throat, but also on the head, the chest, the face, the ears, the genitals, the knees, or the lap, among others. Likewise, they perform a variety of actions, such as holding an object or a small creature, praying, or working.<\/p>\n Generally, these gestures are accompanied by a strong expressiveness<\/a>, revealing emotions and feelings such as suffering, anger, despair, pain, joy, devotion, or introspection. However, they may also adopt a playful, comic, or grotesque character, without the intention of conveying specific sensations, functioning simply as humorous representations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/h2>\n
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Other Gestures and Postures of the Body and the Hands<\/h2>\n
Hands Placed on Different Parts of the Body<\/h3>\n