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






2. 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.






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






8. The speed of the beats in music.






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






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






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






12. Not a component of color.






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






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






15. 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.






16. 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






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






18. A & ABA


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






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






21. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






22. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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






33. 1.) Law Code 2.) Epicb 3.) Scale Hierarchy






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






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






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






37. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






38. Red - Blue - and Yellow






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






45. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






48. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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


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