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






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






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






4. A & ABA

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5. 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.






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. The speed of the beats in music.






12. 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.






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






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






15. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






16. 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.






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






18. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






19. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






20. 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






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






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






23. 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.






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

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25. 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.






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






34. '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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35. Form of plainchant in which each syllable is spread out over several notes.






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






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






38. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






39. The system of writing developed first by the Sumerians.






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. 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. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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.






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






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






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






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






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






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