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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. Virtuosity of the sculpture is on display - often characterized by highly emotionally charged representation.






2. 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.






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






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






5. 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.






6. 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






7. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






8. 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.






9. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






19. A & ABA

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20. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






23. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






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






27. Not a component of color.






28. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






29. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






39. 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.






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






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






42. '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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43. Art is created by people who want to express themselves.

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






45. 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.






46. 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






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






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






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






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