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






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. 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






8. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






9. 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.






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






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






12. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






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






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






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






18. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






23. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






26. 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.






27. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






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






31. 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.






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

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






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






35. 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.






36. 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.






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






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






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






40. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






41. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






47. The speed of the beats in music.






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






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






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