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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






6. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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

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8. 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.






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






10. 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.






11. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






14. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






16. 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.






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






18. 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.






19. 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






20. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






23. 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.






24. '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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25. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






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






28. 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.






29. Not a component of color.






30. 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.






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






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






33. The speed of the beats in music.






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






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






36. A & ABA

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






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






39. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






50. 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.







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