Joonestusviisist

Joonestusviisist is an Estonian term used in art criticism and education to refer to the drawing style or drawing method employed by an artist or within a work. The phrase combines joonistus, meaning drawing, with viis, meaning style or manner, and is commonly used to discuss how a subject is depicted, rather than what is depicted.

In practice, joonestusviisist encompasses choices related to line quality, gesture, proportion, shading, and the rendering of volume and space. It can describe traditional approaches such as naturalistic or classical drawing as well as contemporary or experimental methods that emphasize simplification, abstraction, or expressive linework. The concept is often used to compare artists, analyze period aesthetics, or guide students in developing a personal drawing approach.

The term is applied across different media and contexts, including pencil, ink, charcoal, and digital drawing. It serves as a framework for understanding technique and intention, separating the act of drawing from subject matter or composition. In education, instructors may discuss joonestusviisist to help learners recognize and cultivate distinct stylistic tendencies, while critics use it to classify works within broader stylistic movements.

See also: Joonistamine, Visual arts, Art styles, Drawing techniques.