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






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






12. Not a component of color.






13. The senate and the Roman people.






14. 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.






15. '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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16. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






33. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






36. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






38. A & ABA

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






40. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






43. 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.






44. 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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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

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