liikumisulatuse

Liikumisulatuse is a term in Estonian discourse describing the practice of representing bodily movement through marks on paper, canvas, or digital media. It is linked to arts education, dance pedagogy, and movement therapy, and is often described as movement writing or movement-based notation.

Its etymology combines words for movement and writing, signaling an approach that treats motion as material for notation and visual expression. Practitioners apply it across disciplines to study or teach qualities such as tempo, direction, and energy, with interpretations varying by context.

Documentation is limited, but the concept appears in Estonian pedagogical and artistic discussions from the late 20th century onward, particularly where dance, visual arts, and expressive therapies intersect.

Typical methods include spontaneous line drawings made while moving, choreographic notes, body mapping, and kinesthetic writing exercises in which movement cues guide mark-making. In therapy or education, liikumisulatuse can help articulate affect, support reflection, and foster multisensory learning.

Some scholars view it as a bridge between movement and representation, while others caution that lack of standardized notation can complicate interpretation. Related concepts include choreographic notation, kinetic drawing, and movement analysis.