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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. 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






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






9. 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






10. The speed of the beats in music.






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. 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.






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






20. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






30. 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.






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






32. A & ABA

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33. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






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






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






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






38. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






39. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






42. Not a component of color.






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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