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






2. The speed of the beats in music.






3. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






5. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






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






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






12. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






13. 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.






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






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






16. '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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17. Judging a work within the context of its culture or time.






18. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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

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






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






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






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






25. Not a component of color.






26. 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.






27. 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






28. 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.






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






30. 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.






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






32. A & ABA

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






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






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






36. 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.






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. 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.






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