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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. 1.) Focus on message at the expense of sensuous.2.) Idealized or 'classicized' beauty and focus on individualism and idealism of form.






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






3. 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.






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






5. 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.






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






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






8. 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.






9. Not a component of color.






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






11. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






12. 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.






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






14. A & ABA


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






16. Red - Blue - and Yellow






17. 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.






18. 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.






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






26. The senate and the Roman people.






27. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






28. 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.






29. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






31. 'Trick of the eye' or 'Fool of the eye' - a two dimensional artwork designed to make the viewer believe it is in 3D.


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






33. The speed of the beats in music.






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






44. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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