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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. 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.






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






3. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






5. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






15. A & ABA

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. An approach to art characterized by individuality - virtuosity - and emotion






28. The speed of the beats in music.






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






30. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






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






34. 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






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






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






37. 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.






38. 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.






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






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

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41. Red - Blue - and Yellow






42. Not a component of color.






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






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






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






46. The senate and the Roman people.






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






48. 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.






49. 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.






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