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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. 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






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






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


4. The senate and the Roman people.






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


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






7. The speed of the beats in music.






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






9. 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.






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






11. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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. 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.






16. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






29. Not a component of color.






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






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






32. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






33. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






48. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






49. 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.






50. 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.