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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. 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.






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. The senate and the Roman people.






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






15. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






17. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






23. 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.






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






25. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






26. 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.






27. The speed of the beats in music.






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






29. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






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






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






33. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






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






37. Not a component of color.






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






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






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






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






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


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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. A & ABA


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






50. 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