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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. 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.






2. 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.






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






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

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






6. 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.






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






8. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






9. 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.






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






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






12. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






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






16. 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






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






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






19. 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.






20. 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.






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






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






23. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






24. A & ABA

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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






47. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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