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






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






3. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. 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






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. An image that is either intangible or not obvious considered






14. 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.






15. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






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






19. The speed of the beats in music.






20. 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.






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






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






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






24. A & ABA


25. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






27. 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






28. 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.






29. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






31. Sculptor in charge of the Parthenon's sculpture program.






32. A term in Roman times referred to building functions - usually a law court - it was later used by Christians to refer to Church buildings and to a specific form of Church buildings.






33. 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.






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






35. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






37. The senate and the Roman people.






38. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






39. Oldest written text originates from the first united Monarchy in the 10th century BCE. 2.) Was not canonized until after the first Jewish revolt in the 1st century. 3.) Included the New Testament.






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






41. 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.






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






43. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






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






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






49. 1.) Belong to the Paleolithic or Neolithic periods. 2.) Are among the first known representational works of art.3.) Were created to ensure survival - abundance - and fertility.4.) Exist as symbols or abstractions of larger ideas.






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