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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. '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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2. 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.






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






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






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






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






7. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






8. 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.






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






10. The senate and the Roman people.






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

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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






18. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






20. 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






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






22. 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.






23. The speed of the beats in music.






24. 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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






34. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






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






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






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






40. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






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






43. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. A & ABA

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49. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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