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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. Art is created by people who want to express themselves.

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






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






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






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






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






7. '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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8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






16. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






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






19. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. The senate and the Roman people.






28. 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.






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






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






32. The speed of the beats in music.






33. 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.






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






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. Preservation of the souls or Ka in the afterlife.






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






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






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






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






46. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






49. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






50. 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.






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