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






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






3. Red - Blue - and Yellow






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. A muslim's sacred pilgrimage to Mecca.






10. A & ABA


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






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






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






15. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






23. One of the architects who designed the Parthenon.






24. 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.






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






26. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






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






29. The speed of the beats in music.






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






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






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






33. The senate and the Roman people.






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






40. 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






41. Not a component of color.






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. 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.






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