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Praxis Introduction To 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.
Palace of Knossos
Romanesque Basilica Churches
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
Basilica
2. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.
Constantine
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
Ictinos
3. '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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4. Not a component of color.
Mesopotamian politics or religions
Meter
Hebrew Bible
Melismatic
5. A & ABA
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6. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.
Organum
Classical Period
Riace Warrior
Head of Constantine the Great
7. Examining the work itself without dealing with external factors.
Phidias
Formal Art Criticism
Amarna period
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
8. A branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty and art and their relation to human beings.
Aethetics
Plato
Melismatic
Contextual Art Criticism
9. 1.) Linear perspective 2.) Shadow3.) Overlapping 4.) Color tone
S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
Ictinos
Judaism
Methods artists employ to create or enhance the illusion of three - dimensional space
10. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
Tempo
Romanesque Basilica Churches
Hajj
11. A riddle composed of symbols suggesting the sounds they represent.
Rebus
Provide your own definition of art - and state what you think makes a work of art qualify as 'artistic.'
Head of Constantine the Great
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
12. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.
Cella
Melismatic
Rebus
Orthodoxy
13. 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.
Hajj
Classicism
Aethetics
Judaism
14. 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.
Cella
Delian League
Engaged Columns
Phidias
15. One of the Greek architectural decorative and elevational conventions and systems of proportion - characterized by columns with scroll - like capitals and circular bases.
Ionic Order
Primary colors
Engaged Columns
Cuneiform
16. He was responsible for initiating the building project on the Athenian acropolis after seizing funds of the Delian League.
Melismatic
Pericles
Provide your own definition of art - and state what you think makes a work of art qualify as 'artistic.'
Oligarchy
17. A row of windows in the upper part of a wall.
Clerestory
Phidias
Hieratic Style
Prehistoric wal paintings and Fertility Figures
18. 1.) Individual city states often had a local God.2.) A hierarchy of Gods existed within Mesopotamian religion.
Mesopotamian politics or religions
Melismatic
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
Plato
19. 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
Amarna period
Palace of Knossos
Humanities
Late Classical Period
20. A decorative work for walls - vaults - floors - or ceilings - composed of pieces of colored material set in plaster or cement.
Prehistoric wal paintings and Fertility Figures
Myceneans
Rebus
Mosaic
21. The speed of the beats in music.
Head of Constantine the Great
Tempo
Contextual Art Criticism
Romanesque Basilica Churches
22. This type of warrior belongs to the classical period.
Basilica
Contextual Art Criticism
Riace Warrior
A symbol
23. 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
Cuneiform
Clerestory
First four books of the New Testament
Cella
24. 'The Teaching' the old Testament books of Genesis - Exodus - Leviticus - Numbers - and Deuteronomy - which include Statements of Jewish doctrine - Practice - Religion - and Morals.
Opinions based on critical process allows for more informed conclusions.
Torah
A symbol
Corinthian Order
25. 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.
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
Basilica
Hellenistic Period
An example of a 'closed' form of music
26. Red - Blue - and Yellow
Primary colors
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
Plato
Torah
27. Philosophy concerned with human beings - their achievements - and interests - as opposed to abstract beings and problems of theology.
Polyclitus
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
Humanisn
Pericles
28. Characterized by balance - perfection of form - and control over rational intellect.
Classical Period
Torah
Hajj
Trompe L'oeil
29. 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.
Corinthian Order
Prehistoric wal paintings and Fertility Figures
Organum
Cuneiform
30. In his writings - St. Augustine demonstrates a profound influence from which this pre - christian thinker.
Riace Warrior
Delian League
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
Plato
31. One of the Greek architectural decorative and elevational conventions and systems or proportion - characterized by columns employing an elaborate leaf motif in the capital.
Corinthian Order
Mesopotamian politics or religions
Classicism
Rebus
32. 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.
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
Aethetics
Pax Romana
Clerestory
33. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.
Romanesque Basilica Churches
Mosaic
Constantine
Leads to a truer understanding of God
34. An approach to art characterized by individuality - virtuosity - and emotion
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
Trompe L'oeil
Contextual Art Criticism
Hellenistic Style
35. 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.
Hajj
Myceneans
Leads to a truer understanding of God
Classicism
36. Columns - often decorative - that are part of - and project from - a wall surface.
Engaged Columns
Hieratic Style
S.P.Q.R. (Senatus Populusque Romanus)
Riace Warrior
37. 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.
A symbol
Opinions based on critical process allows for more informed conclusions.
Hieratic Style
Delian League
38. 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.
Contextual Art Criticism
Methods artists employ to create or enhance the illusion of three - dimensional space
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
Palace of Knossos
39. An image that is either intangible or not obvious considered
Contextual Art Criticism
A symbol
Plato
Aethetics
40. A large niche or niche - like space projecting from and expanding the interior space of a building.
Apse
Palace of Knossos
Hajj
Riace Warrior
41. 1.) Focus on message at the expense of sensuous.2.) Idealized or 'classicized' beauty and focus on individualism and idealism of form.
Pericles
Organum
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
Aethetics
42. Stone or brickwork - a structural architectural feature at which the Romans excelled.
Mansonry
Orthodoxy
Opinions based on critical process allows for more informed conclusions.
Contrapposto
43. 1.) Law Code 2.) Epicb 3.) Scale Hierarchy
Judaism
Clerestory
The text of the Code of Hammurabi is important as it represents the first written and comprehensive
Torah
44. Judging a work within the context of its culture or time.
Pax Romana
Contextual Art Criticism
Mesopotamian politics or religions
Ionic Order
45. Stone coffins - a notable type of Roman sculpture.
Sarcophagi
Constantine
The Caves of Lascaux contain images of animals that__________.
Meter
46. It is often symbolic rather than representational and paintings are usually found in catacombs.
Riace Warrior
First four books of the New Testament
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
What distinguishes much of early Christian art from later Byzantine and Medieval art
47. 1.) Suggest the illusion of distance. 2.) Convey mood 3.) Suggest emotion
What Color can do when applied to the work of art
What was the central focus of the Egyptians in?
Pax Romana
Constantine
48. Art is created by people who want to express themselves.
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49. St. Augustine's philosophy of art suggest that art...
Pax Romana
As a work representative of Late Roman art - the stone sculpture of the Tetrarchy reflects a tendency to_________.
Basilica
Leads to a truer understanding of God
50. Sentimental - 'quiet' - and often psychologically inward looking - the primary focus is on beauty rather than perfection of form.
Late Classical Period
Head of Constantine the Great
Riace Warrior
Clerestory