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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. 1.) Linear perspective 2.) Shadow3.) Overlapping 4.) Color tone






2. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






13. 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.






14. 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






15. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. The senate and the Roman people.






25. The speed of the beats in music.






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






31. Not a component of color.






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






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






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






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






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

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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. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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.






47. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






48. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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