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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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






13. 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.






14. 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.






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






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






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






18. A & ABA

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






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






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






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






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






24. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






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






29. The senate and the Roman people.






30. 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.






31. 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.






32. 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.






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






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






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






36. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






38. Not a component of color.






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






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






41. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






43. 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.






44. '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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45. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






46. 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






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






48. Red - Blue - and Yellow






49. 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.






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