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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. The moment of maximum dramatic tensions within a theatrical performance or narrative.






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






8. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






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. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






12. 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.






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






14. 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.






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






16. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






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






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

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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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.) 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.






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






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






30. 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






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






32. A & ABA

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






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






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






36. Not a component of color.






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






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






39. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






48. The speed of the beats in music.






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






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







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