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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts
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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.
Romanesque Basilica Churches
Mansonry
Mesopotamian politics or religions
Hellenistic Period
3. Government by the few - especially by a small fraction of persons or families - as opposed to a democracy.
Oligarchy
Mansonry
Humanities
Head of Constantine the Great
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.
Orthodoxy
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
Romanesque Basilica Churches
S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
5. Sentimental - 'quiet' - and often psychologically inward looking - the primary focus is on beauty rather than perfection of form.
Basilica
Opinions based on critical process allows for more informed conclusions.
Pax Romana
Late Classical Period
6. An approach to art characterized by individuality - virtuosity - and emotion
Amarna period
Cuneiform
Hellenistic Style
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
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.
Palace of Knossos
Aethetics
Primary colors
Formal Art Criticism
8. Red - Blue - and Yellow
Primary colors
Humanities
Mosaic
First four books of the New Testament
9. Style of medieval music in which a second melodic line was added to plainchant.
Mesopotamian politics or religions
Apse
Organum
Hellenistic Period
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.
Mesopotamian politics or religions
Basilica
Romanesque Basilica Churches
Orthodoxy
11. Judging a work within the context of its culture or time.
Contextual Art Criticism
Classical Period
A symbol
Cuneiform
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.
Rebus
Palace of Knossos
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
Mosaic
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
Humanities
First four books of the New Testament
S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
Clerestory
14. 1.) Suggest the illusion of distance. 2.) Convey mood 3.) Suggest emotion
Climax
Oligarchy
Contextual Art Criticism
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
15. A & ABA
16. Philosophy concerned with human beings - their achievements - and interests - as opposed to abstract beings and problems of theology.
Organum
Primary colors
Mesopotamian politics or religions
Humanisn
17. The practice of adhering to the accepted traditional and established religious - in this case christian - faith.
Oligarchy
Hebrew Bible
Sarcophagi
Orthodoxy
18. 1.) Linear perspective 2.) Shadow3.) Overlapping 4.) Color tone
Humanities
Methods artists employ to create or enhance the illusion of three - dimensional space
Judaism
Rebus
19. 1.) Law Code 2.) Epicb 3.) Scale Hierarchy
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
Sarcophagi
Classical Period
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
20. It is often symbolic rather than representational and paintings are usually found in catacombs.
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
Ictinos
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
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.
Orthodoxy
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
Judaism
Torah
22. In his writings - St. Augustine demonstrates a profound influence from which this pre - christian thinker.
Plato
Provide your own definition of art - and state what you think makes a work of art qualify as 'artistic.'
Apse
Sarcophagi
23. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit
Ictinos
Provide your own definition of art - and state what you think makes a work of art qualify as 'artistic.'
Mosaic
Humanities
24. A decorative work for walls - vaults - floors - or ceilings - composed of pieces of colored material set in plaster or cement.
Humanisn
Organum
Contextual Art Criticism
Mosaic
25. He was responsible for initiating the building project on the Athenian acropolis after seizing funds of the Delian League.
Pericles
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
Classical Period
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.
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
Mosaic
Pax Romana
Hebrew Bible
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.
Torah
Myceneans
Provide your own definition of art - and state what you think makes a work of art qualify as 'artistic.'
Meter
28. Not a component of color.
Sarcophagi
Basilica
Pax Romana
Meter
29. 1.) Focus on message at the expense of sensuous.2.) Idealized or 'classicized' beauty and focus on individualism and idealism of form.
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
Rebus
Contextual Art Criticism
Tempo
30. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
Mansonry
Formal Art Criticism
Constantine
31. A row of windows in the upper part of a wall.
Clerestory
A symbol
Climax
Polyclitus
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.
Meter
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
Hieratic Style
33. Stone or brickwork - a structural architectural feature at which the Romans excelled.
Methods artists employ to create or enhance the illusion of three - dimensional space
Clerestory
Mansonry
Ictinos
34. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.
Ictinos
Hajj
Late Classical Period
Contextual Art Criticism
35. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.
Cella
Hajj
Amarna period
Classicism
36. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.
Ictinos
Cuneiform
Hellenistic Style
Pax Romana
37. An image that is either intangible or not obvious considered
Opinions based on critical process allows for more informed conclusions.
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
A symbol
38. Why is it unhelpful or unproductive to judge art solely on subjective likes or dislikes - and what alternative is there to this approach?
Meter
Pax Romana
Opinions based on critical process allows for more informed conclusions.
Plato
39. The speed of the beats in music.
Contrapposto
Tempo
Torah
Mesopotamian politics or religions
40. The moment of maximum dramatic tensions within a theatrical performance or narrative.
Contextual Art Criticism
Ictinos
Climax
Torah
41. 'The Teaching' the old Testament books of Genesis - Exodus - Leviticus - Numbers - and Deuteronomy - which include Statements of Jewish doctrine - Practice - Religion - and Morals.
Oligarchy
Torah
Cuneiform
Tempo
42. Virtuosity of the sculpture is on display - often characterized by highly emotionally charged representation.
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
Corinthian Order
Judaism
Hellenistic Period
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
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
Amarna period
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
Mosaic
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.
Head of Constantine the Great
Prehistoric wal paintings and Fertility Figures
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
45. A large niche or niche - like space projecting from and expanding the interior space of a building.
Delian League
Climax
Apse
Leads to a truer understanding of God
46. He is the creater of the Doryphorus (Lance Bearer) - Author of the written and sculptural canon of proportions.
Clerestory
Polyclitus
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
Pax Romana
47. 'The Roman Peace' was a 200- year span of stability during the Roman Empire - beginning with the Emperor Augustus.
Pax Romana
Methods artists employ to create or enhance the illusion of three - dimensional space
Hajj
Trompe L'oeil
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.
Contrapposto
Corinthian Order
Myceneans
Climax
49. Preservation of the souls or Ka in the afterlife.
Engaged Columns
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
Mansonry
Hellenistic Style
50. Sculptor in charge of the Parthenon's sculpture program.
Opinions based on critical process allows for more informed conclusions.
Judaism
S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
Phidias