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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. A decorative work for walls - vaults - floors - or ceilings - composed of pieces of colored material set in plaster or cement.






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






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






4. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






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






8. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






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






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






12. Not a component of color.






13. 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.






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






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.) 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.






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






38. St. Augustine's philosophy of art suggest that art...






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






40. 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.






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






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






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






44. 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.






45. '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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46. 1.) Suggest the illusion of distance. 2.) Convey mood 3.) Suggest emotion






47. 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.






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






49. 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.






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