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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






2. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






4. Not a component of color.






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






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






7. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






13. 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.






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






15. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






18. 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.






19. 'Trick of the eye' or 'Fool of the eye' - a two dimensional artwork designed to make the viewer believe it is in 3D.


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






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






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






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






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






25. A & ABA


26. 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.






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






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






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






30. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






32. 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.






33. 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.






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






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






36. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






48. The senate and the Roman people.






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






50. 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.