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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts
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1. A branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty and art and their relation to human beings.
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
Aethetics
A symbol
Palace of Knossos
2. 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.
First four books of the New Testament
Hajj
Hieratic Style
Climax
3. 1.) Linear perspective 2.) Shadow3.) Overlapping 4.) Color tone
Methods artists employ to create or enhance the illusion of three - dimensional space
Basilica
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
Palace of Knossos
4. Style of medieval music in which a second melodic line was added to plainchant.
Corinthian Order
Organum
Pericles
Classical Period
5. 1.) Law Code 2.) Epicb 3.) Scale Hierarchy
Humanities
Late Classical Period
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
Polyclitus
6. 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
S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
Hebrew Bible
Contextual Art Criticism
First four books of the New Testament
7. Why is it unhelpful or unproductive to judge art solely on subjective likes or dislikes - and what alternative is there to this approach?
Engaged Columns
Opinions based on critical process allows for more informed conclusions.
Ictinos
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
8. Characterized by balance - perfection of form - and control over rational intellect.
Classical Period
An example of a 'closed' form of music
First four books of the New Testament
Ionic Order
9. 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.
Prehistoric wal paintings and Fertility Figures
Rebus
Judaism
Delian League
10. Virtuosity of the sculpture is on display - often characterized by highly emotionally charged representation.
Opinions based on critical process allows for more informed conclusions.
Classical Period
Hellenistic Period
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
11. 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.
Basilica
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
First four books of the New Testament
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
12. Not a component of color.
Engaged Columns
Meter
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
Myceneans
13. Form of plainchant in which each syllable is spread out over several notes.
Classicism
Melismatic
Aethetics
Tempo
14. The moment of maximum dramatic tensions within a theatrical performance or narrative.
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
Orthodoxy
Phidias
Climax
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.
Hieratic Style
Classical Period
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
Hajj
16. 1.) Individual city states often had a local God.2.) A hierarchy of Gods existed within Mesopotamian religion.
Mesopotamian politics or religions
Romanesque Basilica Churches
Mansonry
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
17. A row of windows in the upper part of a wall.
Clerestory
Tempo
Hebrew Bible
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
18. 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.
Constantine
Orthodoxy
Prehistoric wal paintings and Fertility Figures
Amarna period
19. A style of art relying on the fundamentals of simplicity - clarity or structure - and appeal to the intellect.
Orthodoxy
Classicism
Mosaic
Humanisn
20. 'The Teaching' the old Testament books of Genesis - Exodus - Leviticus - Numbers - and Deuteronomy - which include Statements of Jewish doctrine - Practice - Religion - and Morals.
Primary colors
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
Torah
Romanesque Basilica Churches
21. Columns - often decorative - that are part of - and project from - a wall surface.
Constantine
Methods artists employ to create or enhance the illusion of three - dimensional space
Engaged Columns
Formal Art Criticism
22. One of the Greek architectural decorative and elevational conventions and systems or proportion - characterized by columns employing an elaborate leaf motif in the capital.
Riace Warrior
Corinthian Order
Pericles
Opinions based on critical process allows for more informed conclusions.
23. 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
Phidias
Amarna period
Myceneans
Humanities
24. In his writings - St. Augustine demonstrates a profound influence from which this pre - christian thinker.
Polyclitus
Ictinos
Phidias
Plato
25. 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.
Hellenistic Period
Climax
Humanisn
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
26. Judging a work within the context of its culture or time.
Aethetics
Contextual Art Criticism
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
Ictinos
27. The speed of the beats in music.
Tempo
Leads to a truer understanding of God
Judaism
S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
28. A riddle composed of symbols suggesting the sounds they represent.
Mosaic
Rebus
Doors of Hildesheim Cathedral
Basilica
29. 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.
Constantine
Orthodoxy
Oligarchy
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
30. Sculptor in charge of the Parthenon's sculpture program.
Classical Period
Polyclitus
Phidias
Plato
31. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.
Hajj
Contrapposto
Judaism
Organum
32. An image that is either intangible or not obvious considered
Primary colors
A symbol
Oligarchy
Prehistoric wal paintings and Fertility Figures
33. The system of writing developed first by the Sumerians.
Cuneiform
Pax Romana
Corinthian Order
Cella
34. Refers to a system of weight distribution and was demonstrated with the Doryphorus.
Pericles
Contrapposto
Melismatic
Humanisn
35. Red - Blue - and Yellow
Oligarchy
Provide your own definition of art - and state what you think makes a work of art qualify as 'artistic.'
Primary colors
Formal Art Criticism
36. Sentimental - 'quiet' - and often psychologically inward looking - the primary focus is on beauty rather than perfection of form.
Riace Warrior
Organum
Late Classical Period
Cella
37. He was responsible for initiating the building project on the Athenian acropolis after seizing funds of the Delian League.
Cella
Pericles
Mosaic
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
38. The senate and the Roman people.
Pax Romana
S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
Prehistoric wal paintings and Fertility Figures
An example of a 'closed' form of music
39. 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.
Apse
Torah
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
Delian League
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41. 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.
Hebrew Bible
S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
Tempo
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
42. One of the Greek architectural decorative and elevational conventions and systems of proportion - characterized by columns with scroll - like capitals and circular bases.
Contrapposto
Ionic Order
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
Aethetics
43. 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.
Myceneans
Humanities
Romanesque Basilica Churches
Tempo
44. 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.
Humanities
Palace of Knossos
Corinthian Order
Hajj
45. This type of warrior belongs to the classical period.
fundamental characteristics that distinguish Greek Black figures from Red figure pottery
Contextual Art Criticism
Riace Warrior
Ictinos
46. A large niche or niche - like space projecting from and expanding the interior space of a building.
Constantine
Apse
Hellenistic Period
Clerestory
47. 1.) Focus on message at the expense of sensuous.2.) Idealized or 'classicized' beauty and focus on individualism and idealism of form.
Melismatic
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
Primary colors
Hellenistic Period
48. He is the creater of the Doryphorus (Lance Bearer) - Author of the written and sculptural canon of proportions.
Polyclitus
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
Engaged Columns
Cella
49. Stone coffins - a notable type of Roman sculpture.
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
Engaged Columns
Sarcophagi
Mosaic
50. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.
Hellenistic Period
Head of Constantine the Great
Cella
Humanisn