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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
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1. It is often symbolic rather than representational and paintings are usually found in catacombs.






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






3. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






4. 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.






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






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






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






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. A & ABA


10. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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. 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.






13. Aspects of culture that focus on the human spirit






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






24. 'Trick of the eye' or 'Fool of the eye' - a two dimensional artwork designed to make the viewer believe it is in 3D.


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






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. 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.






28. 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






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






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






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






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






33. The speed of the beats in music.






34. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






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


42. 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.






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.