Saturday, April 7, 2012

What is Deaf Art?

American Sign Language is a visual language and therefore is not written. As a result of this, it would make sense that the Deaf community would have a love of visual arts. There are many famous Deaf artists who have continually and accurately portrayed the Deaf experience on their media of choice. Deaf culture itself is even passed down "verbally" through storytelling, theatre, and performances--not through books like the hearing culture.

"Deaf culture art is more than just a painting or a drawing. It brings the Deaf community together. Deaf culture art puts the feelings that many Deaf people experience on canvas."

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