Joonistuses

Joonistuses is a term originating from the Estonian language, meaning "in drawing" or "as a drawing." It is not a widely recognized standalone concept in art history or theory but rather a descriptive phrase used to indicate the medium or form of a particular artwork. When something is described as "joonistuses," it signifies that it exists as a drawing, whether it be a sketch, a detailed illustration, or a graphic representation.

The term can be applied to various types of drawn works. This might include pencil drawings, charcoal sketches, ink illustrations, or even digital drawings that emulate traditional drawing techniques. The emphasis is on the act of creation through line, shading, and mark-making rather than through other artistic mediums like painting, sculpture, or photography.

In contexts where Estonian is spoken or understood, "joonistuses" serves as a clear and direct way to classify an artwork's primary form. It can be used to differentiate a drawing from a painting of the same subject, or to specify that a particular design exists in a drawn format rather than as a photograph. The simplicity of the term makes it effective in conveying a fundamental characteristic of the artwork.