ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP5-0007 · ATLAS 251

Body language

Meaning-bearing posture, movement, facial expression and spatial orientation of the body in interaction.

Explanation

Meaning-bearing posture, movement, facial expression and spatial orientation of the body in interaction. Reveals communication as embodied while warning against rigid dictionaries of isolated gestures: meaning arises in context.

Example

Stepping back changes the meaning of a simultaneously spoken welcome.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal, cultural or conceptual movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Geste; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.

Effect on thought and perception

Reveals communication as embodied while warning against rigid dictionaries of isolated gestures: meaning arises in context.

Resonance

Reveals communication as embodied while warning against rigid dictionaries of isolated gestures: meaning arises in context.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Body language“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP5-0007. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP5-0007

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