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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. Not a component of color.






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






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






5. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






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






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






10. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






12. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






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






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. 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.






19. 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






20. 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.






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






22. 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.






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






24. Red - Blue - and Yellow






25. 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.






26. 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.






27. A & ABA

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28. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






32. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






42. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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