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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 riddle composed of symbols suggesting the sounds they represent.






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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






8. A & ABA

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






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






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






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






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






14. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






25. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






26. 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.






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






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






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






30. 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.






31. The speed of the beats in music.






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






33. Red - Blue - and Yellow






34. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






35. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






36. 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.






37. 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.






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






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






41. '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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42. Stone or brickwork - a structural architectural feature at which the Romans excelled.






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






44. 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.






45. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






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






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






50. 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.