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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. 'The Roman Peace' was a 200- year span of stability during the Roman Empire - beginning with the Emperor Augustus.






2. A & ABA

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3. 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.






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






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






6. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






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






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






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






12. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






25. 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.






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






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. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






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






35. 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.






36. The senate and the Roman people.






37. Not a component of color.






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






50. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.