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Praxis 2 Art

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. A type of modern sculpture consisting of combining multiple objects or forms - often 'found' objects.






2. Huge stones






3. Is an art technique involving extremely realistic imagery in order to create the optical illusion that the depicted objects appear in three dimensions.

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4. A skeletal framework built as a support on which a clay - wax - or plaster figure is constructed.






5. Known by its massive quality - its thick walls - round arches - sturdy piers - groin vaults - large towers and decorative arcading. Each building has clearly defined forms and they are frequently of very regular - symmetrical plan so that the overall






6. Mies Van der Rohe (and Lilly Reich)






7. Possin was a French painter in the classical style.Themes of tragedy and death are prevalent in Poussin's work.[13] Et in Arcadia ego - a subject he painted twice (second version is seen at right) - exemplifies his cerebral approach. In this composit

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8. Liquid in which pigments are suspended to form paint






9. Mexican murals painted in what theme?






10. Continuous frieze






11. A steel needle for engraving on a bare copper plate without acid






12. Which tribe created the Great Serpent Mound?






13. Girl with a Flower Hat by Rodin - is what type of sculpture?






14. Focused on the depiction of patterns and Arabic calligraphy - rather than on figures - because it is feared by many Muslims that the depiction of the human form is idolatry and thereby a sin against God - forbidden in the Qur'an.






15. A slip is a suspension in water of clay and/or other materials used in the production of ceramic ware






16. Among the more prominent characteristics of his work are his use of chiaroscuro - the theatrical employment of light and shadow derived from Caravaggio






17. Similar to Ionic in size - but at the top have elaborate floral designs.






18. Restricted to the subject matter of family or confines of their particular society






19. Is used to stop paper from absorbing paint in water based painting






20. What kind of harmful stubstance does Printmaking Plastalina have?






21. What do you mix with acrylic paint to make glaze?






22. What type of paper would have a raised texture?






23. The central area of a church






24. Describe the art is being presented: form - value - texture - line - shape - color - form.






25. A form of decoration made by scratching through a surface to reveal a lower layer of a contrasting color.






26. What invention allowed the Romans to build large space?






27. Bright - round - flat and filbert - can be cleaned with turpentine - ferrule - metal part of brush






28. Woven wall hangings.






29. The art of working raised and ornamental designs in threads of silk - cotton - gold - silver - or other material - upon any woven fabric - leather - paper - etc. - with a needle.






30. Symmetrical balance

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31. A ratio between two portions of a line in which the lesser of the two is to the greater as the greater is to the sum of both. Ancient Ea ratio between two portions of a line in which the lesser of the two is to the greater as the greater is to the su






32. Emphasis - contrast - balance - harmony - rhythm - proportion - unity - and variety






33. Art - as sculptural constructions - having movable parts activated by motor - wind - hand pressure - or other direct means.






34. A method of painting - which uses pigments melted with wax and fixed or fused to the painting surface with heat.






35. A 2 dimensional art that has string - photos - and others is what?






36. In art - the perception of depth in nature as enhanced by haze in the atmosphere; how the appearance of objects is altered over distance by the effects of the air between the viewer and the object






37. The first sketch of a picture or model of a statue.






38. Who was the Harlem Renaissance artist who photographed Harlem?






39. Produced by mixing a primary and secondary color ex. blue - green - red violet






40. Made out of Metal






41. Method of dyeing fabric by covering certain sections with wax






42. What Architect style was copied for American colonial architecture?






43. Who is created with the first bronze statue since roman times?

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44. Rocks - pebbles etc - 'a hole can it self have as much shape meaning as a solid mass. The first hole made through a piece of stone is a revelation. The hole connects one side to the other - making it immediately more three - dimensional. A hole can i






45. Anvils - Blocks - fine pliers - burnisher - files - saw - mandrels






46. Gray made by mixing complements






47. Helen Frankenthaler - Mark Rothko - Clyford Still - Sam Gilliam






48. Benin sculpture is in what medium?






49. A mosque.Famous in particular for its massive dome - it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Has pendentives.






50. Is an optical device used - for example - in drawing or for entertainment. It is one of the inventions leading to photography.