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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. Government by the few - especially by a small fraction of persons or families - as opposed to a democracy.






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. The senate and the Roman people.






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

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






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






17. 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.






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






19. A & ABA

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






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






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






23. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






24. 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.






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






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






34. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






35. 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






36. 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.






37. The speed of the beats in music.






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






39. 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.






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






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






42. Not a component of color.






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






44. 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.






45. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






46. 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.






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






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






49. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






50. 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.







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