Sawada, Suda and Ishii (2003) investigated the relationships between the characteristics of arm movements (such as speed, strength, directness) and emotional expression. They found anger is depicted with fast and powerful movements.
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Laban’s ‘punching’ as a basic effort
Translated to the dimensional space of genetic semantics with Laban’s dimensions : Direct (Depth), Sudden (Breadth), Strong (Height), Punching is associated with the code 001 (Black). Rudolf Laban, (1966, 2011) Eight Basic Efforts. Punching: Direct, Sudden, Strong. This involves violent, direct movements but can be performed with bound or free flow. There is no indulgence … Continue reading Laban’s ‘punching’ as a basic effort