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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. 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






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






4. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






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.






13. Not a component of color.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






27. 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.






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






29. 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.






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






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






32. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






33. 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.






34. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






42. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






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






46. 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.






47. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






50. 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.