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






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






4. The speed of the beats in music.






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. Preservation of the souls or Ka in the afterlife.






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






8. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






10. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






11. Red - Blue - and Yellow






12. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






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






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






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






19. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






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






24. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






37. 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.






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

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39. 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






40. 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.






41. Not a component of color.






42. The senate and the Roman people.






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






44. '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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45. 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.






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. This type of warrior belongs to the classical period.






48. 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.






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






50. 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.