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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. Not a component of color.






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






3. 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.






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


5. 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.






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


7. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






9. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






18. A & ABA


19. 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.






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






25. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






26. 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






27. 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.






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






29. The speed of the beats in music.






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






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






32. 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.






33. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






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






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






44. 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.






45. 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.






46. 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.






47. 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.






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






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






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