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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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. 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.






5. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






7. The speed of the beats in music.






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






9. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






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

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13. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






14. 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






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






24. A & ABA

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






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






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






28. 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.






29. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






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. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






49. Not a component of color.






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