A symmetrical posture is an attitude in which the arms and legs are held in identical position on the left and right. Someone who adopts a symmetrical attitude shows respect or submission to something or someone else. For example, people who pray, from whatever culture, always assume a symmetrical posture. For example, they are kneeling … Continue reading Symmetry and asymmetry in body posture
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Sadness in movement
Sawada, Suda and Ishii (2003) investigated the relationships between the characteristics of arm movements (such as speed, strength, directness) and emotional expression. They found sadness is portrayed with slow and less powerful movements. The direction of the movements are often the same and the distance of the different movements are often short.
Anger in movement
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.