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






2. '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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3. Stone coffins - a notable type of Roman sculpture.






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






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






6. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






13. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. The senate and the Roman people.






27. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






29. 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






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






31. 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.






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

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






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






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






36. Red - Blue - and Yellow






37. A & ABA

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






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






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






41. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






48. 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.






49. Not a component of color.






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