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






2. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






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


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






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. Not a component of color.






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






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






14. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. 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.






22. The senate and the Roman people.






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






24. 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






25. The speed of the beats in music.






26. 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.






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






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






29. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






30. A & ABA


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






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






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






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


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






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






37. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






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






49. 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.






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