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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Form of plainchant in which each syllable is spread out over several notes.






2. Preservation of the souls or Ka in the afterlife.






3. Philosophy concerned with human beings - their achievements - and interests - as opposed to abstract beings and problems of theology.






4. Sentimental - 'quiet' - and often psychologically inward looking - the primary focus is on beauty rather than perfection of form.






5. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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.






7. Stone or brickwork - a structural architectural feature at which the Romans excelled.






8. Examining the work itself without dealing with external factors.






9. Judging a work within the context of its culture or time.






10. The speed of the beats in music.






11. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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.






14. St. Augustine's philosophy of art suggest that art...






15. Columns - often decorative - that are part of - and project from - a wall surface.






16. Government by the few - especially by a small fraction of persons or families - as opposed to a democracy.






17. A row of windows in the upper part of a wall.






18. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






19. He is the creater of the Doryphorus (Lance Bearer) - Author of the written and sculptural canon of proportions.






20. He was responsible for initiating the building project on the Athenian acropolis after seizing funds of the Delian League.






21. One of the Greek architectural decorative and elevational conventions and systems of proportion - characterized by columns with scroll - like capitals and circular bases.






22. It is often symbolic rather than representational and paintings are usually found in catacombs.






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.






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






25. The senate and the Roman people.






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.






28. Why is it unhelpful or unproductive to judge art solely on subjective likes or dislikes - and what alternative is there to this approach?






29. 'The Teaching' the old Testament books of Genesis - Exodus - Leviticus - Numbers - and Deuteronomy - which include Statements of Jewish doctrine - Practice - Religion - and Morals.






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.






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.






32. Stone coffins - a notable type of Roman sculpture.






33. An image that is either intangible or not obvious considered






34. 'The Roman Peace' was a 200- year span of stability during the Roman Empire - beginning with the Emperor Augustus.






35. The practice of adhering to the accepted traditional and established religious - in this case christian - faith.






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.






37. 1.) Suggest the illusion of distance. 2.) Convey mood 3.) Suggest emotion






38. The system of writing developed first by the Sumerians.






39. An approach to art characterized by individuality - virtuosity - and emotion






40. 1.) Individual city states often had a local God.2.) A hierarchy of Gods existed within Mesopotamian religion.






41. A & ABA


42. The moment of maximum dramatic tensions within a theatrical performance or narrative.






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






44. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






45. 1.) Focus on message at the expense of sensuous.2.) Idealized or 'classicized' beauty and focus on individualism and idealism of form.






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.






47. Virtuosity of the sculpture is on display - often characterized by highly emotionally charged representation.






48. This type of warrior belongs to the classical period.






49. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






50. Characterized by balance - perfection of form - and control over rational intellect.