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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. A riddle composed of symbols suggesting the sounds they represent.






2. 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.






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






10. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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

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13. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






14. 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.






15. 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.






16. 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.






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






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






19. 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.






20. 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.






21. 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.






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






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






24. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






25. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






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






29. Not a component of color.






30. 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






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






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






33. The speed of the beats in music.






34. 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






35. A & ABA

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






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






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






46. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






47. 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.






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






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






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







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