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






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






3. 'The Roman Peace' was a 200- year span of stability during the Roman Empire - beginning with the Emperor Augustus.






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






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






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






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






8. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






21. 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.






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






23. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. A & ABA

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37. 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.






38. 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






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






40. 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






41. 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.






42. Not a component of color.






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






50. 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.