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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. An image that is either intangible or not obvious considered






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






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






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






5. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






7. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. 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.






19. The senate and the Roman people.






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






21. 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.






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


23. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






24. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






25. 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.






26. 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.






27. 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






28. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






29. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






31. The speed of the beats in music.






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






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






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






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






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






37. A & ABA


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






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






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






41. 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.






42. 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






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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