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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts
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1. Form of plainchant in which each syllable is spread out over several notes.
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
Melismatic
Sarcophagi
Humanisn
2. Preservation of the souls or Ka in the afterlife.
First four books of the New Testament
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
Engaged Columns
Basilica
3. Philosophy concerned with human beings - their achievements - and interests - as opposed to abstract beings and problems of theology.
Humanisn
Meter
Romanesque Basilica Churches
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
4. Sentimental - 'quiet' - and often psychologically inward looking - the primary focus is on beauty rather than perfection of form.
Humanisn
Late Classical Period
Climax
Riace Warrior
5. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.
Ictinos
Torah
Late Classical Period
Contrapposto
6. An artistic style of depicting sacred persons or offices: it means 'holy' or 'sacred' and its treatment of the proportions of the human body is elongated as opposed to naturalistic.
Polyclitus
Hieratic Style
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
Orthodoxy
7. Stone or brickwork - a structural architectural feature at which the Romans excelled.
Mansonry
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
Riace Warrior
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
8. Examining the work itself without dealing with external factors.
Formal Art Criticism
Provide your own definition of art - and state what you think makes a work of art qualify as 'artistic.'
Pericles
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
9. Judging a work within the context of its culture or time.
Pax Romana
Orthodoxy
Myceneans
Contextual Art Criticism
10. The speed of the beats in music.
Tempo
Trompe L'oeil
Rebus
Orthodoxy
11. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit
Humanities
Formal Art Criticism
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
Contrapposto
12. Art is created by people who want to express themselves.
13. 1.) Stone sculpture was reserved mainly for architectural adornment. 2.) These massive churches reflect a militiant and triumphant church.3.) The tendency in the north was for stone rather than wooden ceilings. 4.) Originates from Roman Law Court.
Corinthian Order
Romanesque Basilica Churches
Ionic Order
Hellenistic Period
14. St. Augustine's philosophy of art suggest that art...
Pericles
Primary colors
Hellenistic Period
Leads to a truer understanding of God
15. Columns - often decorative - that are part of - and project from - a wall surface.
Phidias
Ictinos
Engaged Columns
Cuneiform
16. Government by the few - especially by a small fraction of persons or families - as opposed to a democracy.
Amarna period
Judaism
Oligarchy
Ionic Order
17. A row of windows in the upper part of a wall.
Corinthian Order
Hellenistic Period
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
Clerestory
18. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.
Hajj
Basilica
Riace Warrior
Hellenistic Style
19. He is the creater of the Doryphorus (Lance Bearer) - Author of the written and sculptural canon of proportions.
First four books of the New Testament
Pericles
Polyclitus
Prehistoric wal paintings and Fertility Figures
20. He was responsible for initiating the building project on the Athenian acropolis after seizing funds of the Delian League.
Head of Constantine the Great
Hellenistic Period
Judaism
Pericles
21. One of the Greek architectural decorative and elevational conventions and systems of proportion - characterized by columns with scroll - like capitals and circular bases.
Trompe L'oeil
Clerestory
Sarcophagi
Ionic Order
22. It is often symbolic rather than representational and paintings are usually found in catacombs.
Ictinos
S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
Delian League
23. One of the Greek architectural decorative and elevational conventions and systems or proportion - characterized by columns employing an elaborate leaf motif in the capital.
Amarna period
Oligarchy
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
Corinthian Order
24. 1.) The gospel of St. Matthew includes a lengthy genealogy of Jesus Christ.2.) They tell us little about Jesus' youth or education. 3.) Help to establish a birth date for Jesus around the year 4 BCE.4.) Maintain that on the third day Jesus rose from
Trompe L'oeil
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
First four books of the New Testament
Ictinos
25. The senate and the Roman people.
S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
Cella
Methods artists employ to create or enhance the illusion of three - dimensional space
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
26. 'Trick of the eye' or 'Fool of the eye' - a two dimensional artwork designed to make the viewer believe it is in 3D.
27. Style of medieval music in which a second melodic line was added to plainchant.
Organum
Pericles
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
Hebrew Bible
28. Why is it unhelpful or unproductive to judge art solely on subjective likes or dislikes - and what alternative is there to this approach?
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
Clerestory
Opinions based on critical process allows for more informed conclusions.
Mansonry
29. 'The Teaching' the old Testament books of Genesis - Exodus - Leviticus - Numbers - and Deuteronomy - which include Statements of Jewish doctrine - Practice - Religion - and Morals.
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
Torah
Methods artists employ to create or enhance the illusion of three - dimensional space
Rebus
30. 1.) Part of a war - like society.2.) Created walled citadels instead of open - air palaces.3.) Ultimately conquered the Minoans.4.) They are the protagonists of the ILLIAD.
Myceneans
Provide your own definition of art - and state what you think makes a work of art qualify as 'artistic.'
Torah
Late Classical Period
31. 1.) Scenes from Old and New Testament are represented.2.) The number of scenes reflects medieval number symbolism.3.) Scenes focus on direct and forceful messages.4.) Doors are found on Early Medieval Church.
Polyclitus
Pax Romana
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
Tempo
32. Stone coffins - a notable type of Roman sculpture.
Humanities
Sarcophagi
Mosaic
Pericles
33. An image that is either intangible or not obvious considered
Classicism
Mosaic
Melismatic
A symbol
34. 'The Roman Peace' was a 200- year span of stability during the Roman Empire - beginning with the Emperor Augustus.
Pax Romana
First four books of the New Testament
Humanities
Palace of Knossos
35. The practice of adhering to the accepted traditional and established religious - in this case christian - faith.
Contextual Art Criticism
Constantine
Orthodoxy
Judaism
36. 1.) Black figure has details etched in - while details on Red figure vessels are mostly painted on. 2.) Whether for the background or whole figures - the red you see is the color of the clay on Archaic Greek Vessels.
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
Cuneiform
Judaism
Provide your own definition of art - and state what you think makes a work of art qualify as 'artistic.'
37. 1.) Suggest the illusion of distance. 2.) Convey mood 3.) Suggest emotion
Hebrew Bible
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
Contrapposto
Provide your own definition of art - and state what you think makes a work of art qualify as 'artistic.'
38. The system of writing developed first by the Sumerians.
Cuneiform
Oligarchy
Mesopotamian politics or religions
Corinthian Order
39. An approach to art characterized by individuality - virtuosity - and emotion
Contrapposto
Hellenistic Style
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
Melismatic
40. 1.) Individual city states often had a local God.2.) A hierarchy of Gods existed within Mesopotamian religion.
Humanisn
Orthodoxy
Ionic Order
Mesopotamian politics or religions
41. A & ABA
42. The moment of maximum dramatic tensions within a theatrical performance or narrative.
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
Climax
43. 1.) For a brief time Egyptian art became curvilinear and informal rather than rigid and timeless.2.) The pantheon of Egyptian Gods was temporarily broken and new monotheistic faith was created.3.) The prominence of the Egyptian queen.4.) The singular
Amarna period
Opinions based on critical process allows for more informed conclusions.
Engaged Columns
Riace Warrior
44. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
Melismatic
Hellenistic Period
Constantine
45. 1.) Focus on message at the expense of sensuous.2.) Idealized or 'classicized' beauty and focus on individualism and idealism of form.
Hajj
Formal Art Criticism
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
46. 1.) Hold central heating and a form of air conditioning. 2.) Had running water. 3.) Was constructed by the Minoans. 4.) Contains images celebrating nature.
Oligarchy
Palace of Knossos
Apse
Melismatic
47. Virtuosity of the sculpture is on display - often characterized by highly emotionally charged representation.
Hellenistic Period
Humanisn
Prehistoric wal paintings and Fertility Figures
Ictinos
48. This type of warrior belongs to the classical period.
Tempo
Polyclitus
Delian League
Riace Warrior
49. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.
Head of Constantine the Great
Judaism
Myceneans
Aethetics
50. Characterized by balance - perfection of form - and control over rational intellect.
Sarcophagi
Classical Period
Meter
Constantine