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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. Stone or brickwork - a structural architectural feature at which the Romans excelled.






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






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






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. 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.






6. 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






7. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. Not a component of color.






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






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. 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.






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






18. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






19. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






22. The speed of the beats in music.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






38. Red - Blue - and Yellow






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






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






43. The senate and the Roman people.






44. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






45. 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.






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






47. A & ABA

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






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






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






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