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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. Examining the work itself without dealing with external factors.






2. 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.






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






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






6. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






9. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






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






14. Not a component of color.






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






16. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






17. 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.






18. 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






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






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






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






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






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






24. The speed of the beats in music.






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






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






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






28. 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.






29. A & ABA

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30. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






32. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






33. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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. '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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44. 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.






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






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






47. The senate and the Roman people.






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






49. 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.






50. 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.







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