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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






7. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






8. A & ABA

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






10. 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






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






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






13. 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.






14. The speed of the beats in music.






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






16. 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.






17. 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






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






19. 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.






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






21. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






22. 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.






23. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






34. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






35. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






36. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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