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How pointing fingers shape what we see in old master paintings

One of the most common human gestures, the pointing finger, appears frequently in Old Master paintings as a guiding cue. However, its influence on viewers' gaze has never been systematically ...
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Donald Trump’s signature finger-pointing gesture isn’t random; new study explains its surprising psychological influence

Donald Trump's signature finger-pointing gesture is more than a quirky habit; it's a deliberate communication tool. A new study by linguist Christopher Hart investigates how President Trump's ...
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There's A Reason Trump Is Always Pointing His Finger At People — And It's Surprisingly Powerful

Christopher Hart, a professor of linguistics at Lancaster University in the U.K., noticed something early on about how U.S. President Donald Trump communicates: The man loves to point, and it has a ...