The Instantiated Identity: Critical Approaches to Studying Gesture and Material Culture. (original) (raw)

The study explores the interrelationship between gestures, emotion, and material culture within the field of archaeology. It highlights that gestures are not only expressions of emotion but also reflect power dynamics and social hierarchies across cultures and societies. By analyzing the implications of bodily communication and techniques as conceptualized by theorists like Mauss, the research urges archaeologists to consider gestures as significant components in understanding identity and social relationships.