'Eyes, what an eloquent pair he has! He is able to express with them even the slightest difference in the mood' - L.S Rajagopalan (noted art critic)[11]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- His eyes could subtly indicate even the smallest changes in mood.
- In plain terms
- His eyes showed tiny mood shifts.
- What can you take from it?
- Pay attention to eye movements for nuanced expression.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small eye movements convey anger versus sadness?
- How can you train yourself to notice them?
Another view
Audience may miss very slight eye cues.
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