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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An approach to art characterized by individuality - virtuosity - and emotion






2. 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






3. 1.) Linear perspective 2.) Shadow3.) Overlapping 4.) Color tone






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






9. The senate and the Roman people.






10. 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.






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






12. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






15. A & ABA

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16. The speed of the beats in music.






17. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






23. 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






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






25. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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36. 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.






37. Red - Blue - and Yellow






38. 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.






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






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






41. In his writings - St. Augustine demonstrates a profound influence from which this pre - christian thinker.






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






49. 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.






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