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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. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






11. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






20. 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






21. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






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


28. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






29. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






30. Not a component of color.






31. The speed of the beats in music.






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. 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.






41. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






42. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






45. The senate and the Roman people.






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






47. 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.






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






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






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