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






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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






13. Not a component of color.






14. 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.






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






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






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






18. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






27. 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






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






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






30. The speed of the beats in music.






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






41. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






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. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






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






47. A & ABA

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48. 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.






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






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