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






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






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

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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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

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10. The speed of the beats in music.






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






12. 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.






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






14. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






17. He is the creater of the Doryphorus (Lance Bearer) - Author of the written and sculptural canon of proportions.






18. The senate and the Roman people.






19. 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.






20. 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.






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






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






23. 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






24. 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.






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






26. 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.






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






28. 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.






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






30. 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.






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






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






33. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






35. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






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






39. A & ABA

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40. 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.






41. 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.






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






43. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






45. Not a component of color.






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






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






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






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






50. 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.