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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. 'Trick of the eye' or 'Fool of the eye' - a two dimensional artwork designed to make the viewer believe it is in 3D.

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2. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






5. Refers to a system of weight distribution and was demonstrated with the Doryphorus.






6. Form of plainchant in which each syllable is spread out over several notes.






7. A riddle composed of symbols suggesting the sounds they represent.






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






9. The religious traditions and ethnical system of the Jewish people: a group of beliefs and practices springing from a common identity - genealogy - and history. A cultural ethos as well as spiritual practice.






10. The speed of the beats in music.






11. A branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty and art and their relation to human beings.






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. Art is created by people who want to express themselves.

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17. 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






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






23. 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






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






25. 1.) An alliance of Greek city - states against outside (non - Greek) threats.2.) It was lead by the Athenians.3.) Established after the defeat of the Persians.






26. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






27. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






28. A decorative work for walls - vaults - floors - or ceilings - composed of pieces of colored material set in plaster or cement.






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






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






31. One of the Greek architectural decorative and elevational conventions and systems or proportion - characterized by columns employing an elaborate leaf motif in the capital.






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






33. Style of medieval music in which a second melodic line was added to plainchant.






34. 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.






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






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






37. A large niche or niche - like space projecting from and expanding the interior space of a building.






38. A & ABA

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






40. 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.






41. 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.






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






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






44. 1.) Suggest an interest in survival and the success of the hunt.2.) Demonstrate an advanced understanding of suggested 3- D form.3.) Belong to the Paleolithic period.






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






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






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






48. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






50. A style of art relying on the fundamentals of simplicity - clarity or structure - and appeal to the intellect.







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