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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 approach to art characterized by individuality - virtuosity - and emotion






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






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






4. A & ABA

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

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6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. 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.






19. 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.






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






21. '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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22. Refers to a system of weight distribution and was demonstrated with the Doryphorus.






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






24. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






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






34. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






37. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






38. Not a component of color.






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






40. 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.






41. 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






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






43. 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






44. 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.






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






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






47. 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.






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






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. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.