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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. An image that is either intangible or not obvious considered






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






3. 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.






4. 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






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






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






7. The speed of the beats in music.






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






9. 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.






10. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






25. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






31. 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.






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






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






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


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






36. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






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






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






41. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






48. 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.






49. 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






50. 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.