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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. Not a component of color.






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






3. A & ABA

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






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






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






7. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






8. Preservation of the souls or Ka in the afterlife.






9. 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.






10. 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.






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






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






13. Red - Blue - and Yellow






14. The speed of the beats in music.






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






16. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






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






35. 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.






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






41. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






42. 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.






43. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






44. 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.






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






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






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






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

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






50. 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.







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