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


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






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






4. 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.






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






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






7. 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.






8. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






10. 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.






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






12. 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.






13. 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






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






15. A & ABA


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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






28. Not a component of color.






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






30. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






32. 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.






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






34. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






35. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






36. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






39. The speed of the beats in music.






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






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






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






43. 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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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