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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. A branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty and art and their relation to human beings.






2. 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.






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






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






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






6. 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






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






9. 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.






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






11. 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.






12. Not a component of color.






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






23. 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






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






25. 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.






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






27. The speed of the beats in music.






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






29. 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.






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






31. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






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






35. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






38. The senate and the Roman people.






39. 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.






40. A & ABA

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41. 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.






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






43. 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.






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






50. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.