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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. Red - Blue - and Yellow






2. 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.






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






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

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5. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






6. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






8. 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.






9. A & ABA

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






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






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






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






15. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. The speed of the beats in music.






22. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






30. 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.






31. 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






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






48. 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.






49. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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