Understanding 'Apple Blossoms' by Sir John Everett Millais

What is the initial impression of the painting 'Apple Blossoms' by Sir John Everett Millais?

• A complex historical scene

• A straightforward genre scene

• A surrealistic dreamscape

• An abstract modern art piece

What does the presence of the scythe in the painting symbolize?

• The joy of youth

• The inevitability of death

• The beauty of nature

• The power of knowledge

How does Millais capture the effects of light in the painting?

• By using digital techniques

• By using monochrome shades

• By painting indoors under artificial light

• By painting outdoors to observe natural light

What artistic movement is Millais associated with in his later works?

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• The aesthetic movement

• Surrealism

What was the goal of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, which Millais co-founded?

• To create art solely for commercial purposes

• To revive British art by looking back to pre-Renaissance styles

• To focus on futuristic themes

• To promote abstract art