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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. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






4. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






6. 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.






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






8. 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.






9. The speed of the beats in music.






10. 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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






16. Not a component of color.






17. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






18. 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.






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






31. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






32. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






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






36. A & ABA

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






38. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. 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






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






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






46. 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.






47. Red - Blue - and Yellow






48. 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.






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






50. '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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