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Praxis Introduction To Fine Arts

Subjects : praxis, fine-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The moment of maximum dramatic tensions within a theatrical performance or narrative.






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






7. 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.






8. Red - Blue - and Yellow






9. 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.






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






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






12. Not a component of color.






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






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






15. 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.






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






17. A & ABA


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






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






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






21. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






23. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






24. 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.






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






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






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






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


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






30. 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






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






32. 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.






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






40. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






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






44. 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






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






46. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






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






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






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






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