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






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






10. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






18. Not a component of color.






19. The speed of the beats in music.






20. 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.






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






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






23. The senate and the Roman people.






24. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






26. 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.






27. '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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28. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






37. 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






38. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






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

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42. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. A & ABA

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