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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts
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1. Refers to a system of weight distribution and was demonstrated with the Doryphorus.
Contrapposto
Orthodoxy
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
Prehistoric wal paintings and Fertility Figures
2. 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.
Judaism
Engaged Columns
Head of Constantine the Great
An example of a 'closed' form of music
3. An approach to art characterized by individuality - virtuosity - and emotion
A symbol
Organum
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
Hellenistic Style
4. He is the creater of the Doryphorus (Lance Bearer) - Author of the written and sculptural canon of proportions.
Pericles
Polyclitus
Judaism
Sarcophagi
5. 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.
Opinions based on critical process allows for more informed conclusions.
Aethetics
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
Polyclitus
6. Characterized by balance - perfection of form - and control over rational intellect.
Sarcophagi
Plato
Contextual Art Criticism
Classical Period
7. One of the Greek architectural decorative and elevational conventions and systems of proportion - characterized by columns with scroll - like capitals and circular bases.
Trompe L'oeil
Rebus
Aethetics
Ionic Order
8. The speed of the beats in music.
Trompe L'oeil
Humanisn
Tempo
Hellenistic Period
9. He was responsible for initiating the building project on the Athenian acropolis after seizing funds of the Delian League.
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
Pericles
Classical Period
Delian League
10. The practice of adhering to the accepted traditional and established religious - in this case christian - faith.
Polyclitus
Orthodoxy
Hieratic Style
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
11. A decorative work for walls - vaults - floors - or ceilings - composed of pieces of colored material set in plaster or cement.
Trompe L'oeil
Humanisn
Mosaic
Classical Period
12. Not a component of color.
Mansonry
Meter
Humanisn
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
13. A branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty and art and their relation to human beings.
A symbol
An example of a 'closed' form of music
Aethetics
Organum
14. Sculptor in charge of the Parthenon's sculpture program.
Phidias
Tempo
Classicism
Torah
15. 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.
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
Pericles
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
16. 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
Delian League
Aethetics
First four books of the New Testament
17. An image that is either intangible or not obvious considered
First four books of the New Testament
Classical Period
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
A symbol
18. A & ABA
19. A riddle composed of symbols suggesting the sounds they represent.
Methods artists employ to create or enhance the illusion of three - dimensional space
Engaged Columns
Clerestory
Rebus
20. 'The Teaching' the old Testament books of Genesis - Exodus - Leviticus - Numbers - and Deuteronomy - which include Statements of Jewish doctrine - Practice - Religion - and Morals.
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
Torah
Apse
Leads to a truer understanding of God
21. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.
Delian League
An example of a 'closed' form of music
Prehistoric wal paintings and Fertility Figures
Head of Constantine the Great
22. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.
Ictinos
Humanisn
Humanities
Classical Period
23. 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.
Pericles
Mansonry
Hebrew Bible
Engaged Columns
24. This type of warrior belongs to the classical period.
Delian League
Contrapposto
Riace Warrior
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
25. Form of plainchant in which each syllable is spread out over several notes.
Melismatic
Pericles
Humanisn
Torah
26. The moment of maximum dramatic tensions within a theatrical performance or narrative.
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
Hajj
Climax
27. Preservation of the souls or Ka in the afterlife.
Tempo
Ionic Order
Rebus
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
28. Virtuosity of the sculpture is on display - often characterized by highly emotionally charged representation.
Hellenistic Period
Melismatic
Phidias
Hajj
29. 1.) Suggest the illusion of distance. 2.) Convey mood 3.) Suggest emotion
Contrapposto
Palace of Knossos
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
Pericles
30. The system of writing developed first by the Sumerians.
Cuneiform
Hieratic Style
Cella
Tempo
31. Judging a work within the context of its culture or time.
Humanities
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
Contextual Art Criticism
An example of a 'closed' form of music
32. 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
Amarna period
Hellenistic Period
Methods artists employ to create or enhance the illusion of three - dimensional space
Pericles
33. 1.) Law Code 2.) Epicb 3.) Scale Hierarchy
Tempo
Humanisn
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
34. A large niche or niche - like space projecting from and expanding the interior space of a building.
Basilica
Apse
Oligarchy
Tempo
35. 1.) Individual city states often had a local God.2.) A hierarchy of Gods existed within Mesopotamian religion.
Mesopotamian politics or religions
Prehistoric wal paintings and Fertility Figures
Amarna period
Sarcophagi
36. In his writings - St. Augustine demonstrates a profound influence from which this pre - christian thinker.
Humanities
Clerestory
Plato
Mesopotamian politics or religions
37. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.
Classicism
Hajj
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
First four books of the New Testament
38. Red - Blue - and Yellow
Primary colors
Aethetics
Engaged Columns
Pericles
39. 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.
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
First four books of the New Testament
Ictinos
Hieratic Style
40. 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.
Pax Romana
Myceneans
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
Palace of Knossos
41. 'The Roman Peace' was a 200- year span of stability during the Roman Empire - beginning with the Emperor Augustus.
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
Mesopotamian politics or religions
Classicism
Pax Romana
42. Government by the few - especially by a small fraction of persons or families - as opposed to a democracy.
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
Oligarchy
Mansonry
Apse
43. One of the Greek architectural decorative and elevational conventions and systems or proportion - characterized by columns employing an elaborate leaf motif in the capital.
Apse
Mosaic
Palace of Knossos
Corinthian Order
44. Stone or brickwork - a structural architectural feature at which the Romans excelled.
Romanesque Basilica Churches
Orthodoxy
Sarcophagi
Mansonry
45. The senate and the Roman people.
Judaism
First four books of the New Testament
S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
Engaged Columns
46. It is often symbolic rather than representational and paintings are usually found in catacombs.
Melismatic
Riace Warrior
Leads to a truer understanding of God
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
47. Philosophy concerned with human beings - their achievements - and interests - as opposed to abstract beings and problems of theology.
Delian League
Amarna period
Humanisn
First four books of the New Testament
48. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit
Trompe L'oeil
Riace Warrior
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
Humanities
49. Art is created by people who want to express themselves.
50. A row of windows in the upper part of a wall.
Provide your own definition of art - and state what you think makes a work of art qualify as 'artistic.'
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
Romanesque Basilica Churches
Clerestory