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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. 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.






2. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






3. '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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4. Not a component of color.






5. A & ABA

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6. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






10. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






12. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






13. 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.






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. The speed of the beats in music.






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






23. 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






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






25. 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.






26. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






32. 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.






33. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






35. 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.






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






37. 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.






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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