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5(a) Characteristics of Art Movements:
(i) *Impressionism*:
- Focus on light and its changing qualities.
- Use of visible brush strokes.
- Emphasis on movement and ordinary subject matter.

(ii) *Expressionism:
- Emphasizes emotional experience over physical reality.
- Bold, exaggerated use of color and distorted forms.
- Often conveys angst, anxiety, or inner turmoil.

(iii) Cubism:
- Depicts subjects from multiple angles at once.
- Abstract and geometric shapes.
- Minimal use of color.

(iv) Surrealism:
- Focus on the unconscious mind and dreams.
- Illogical, dream-like scenes.
- Juxtaposition of unrelated objects.

5(b) Exponents of Each Movement:
- Impressionism: Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
- *Expressionism*: Edvard Munch, Wassily Kandinsky.
- *Cubism*: Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque.
- Surrealism: Salvador Dalí, René Magritte.

Q4

(a) Definition of Colour Psychology:

Colour psychology is the study of how colours affect human emotions, behaviour, and perceptions. It examines how colours influence our moods, attitudes, and decisions.

(b) Psychological Effects of Colours:

(i) Green:

- Calming and balancing effect
- Associated with nature and growth
- Can reduce stress and improve vision

(ii) Yellow:

- Stimulates memory and cognitive function
- Evokes feelings of happiness and optimism
- Can increase alertness and energy

(iii) Red:

- Stimulates emotions and increases heart rate
- Associated with passion, energy, and love
- Can increase appetite and stimulate action

(iv) Blue:

- Calming and soothing effect
- Associated with trust, loyalty, and confidence
- Can reduce anxiety and improve sleep