PALATINE

Modeling of the Human Upper Limb Joints, Muscles and Soft Tissues.

Comprehensive Human Animation Resource Model.

"The Institute for Somatic Movement Studies (ISMS) connects and supports individuals, teams and organisations, transforming Body Intelligence into wellbeing and effective action.

Body Intelligence is the knowledge and experience of our bodies we have been acquiring over the years. Our bodies change as a result of experience. In turn our experience is shaped by the structures and functions of our bodies.

Working from this integrative perspective we look at how we embody our sensations, feelings and actions, and how they find expression in our physicality, posture and movement. We learn how to embrace both our personal perspective and that of others. By using this intelligence we learn how to give our own meaning to experiences, to empower ourselves in order to act and give guidance to others."
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REVIEW: This bibliography has been created for students of Nathan Sivin at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and is a broad collection of resources on the body. The site may be relevant to a number of performing arts courses but particularly those in theatre and dance. Although the list is not annotated, the author carefully screens entries and, while submissions may be sent for inclusion, there is a formal procedure for this to maintain the site's focus and form.
Reviewed October 2001, by Stuart Andrews.