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






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






14. A & ABA

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






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






17. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






19. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






27. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






28. 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.






29. 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






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






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






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






33. 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






34. 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.






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






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






38. The speed of the beats in music.






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






45. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






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






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






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