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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. 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.






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






9. 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.






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






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






12. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






20. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






22. '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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23. 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.






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






38. The senate and the Roman people.






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

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






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






42. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






43. 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






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






45. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






47. 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.






48. A & ABA

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49. 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






50. Not a component of color.