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






2. Not a component of color.






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






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






5. 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.






6. The principal enclosed room of a Roman temple.






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






8. Represents a good example of Late Roman art.






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






10. The senate and the Roman people.






11. 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.






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. A & ABA

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






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






19. 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.






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






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






22. 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






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






24. 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.






25. 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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






36. He is responsible for the legalization of Christianity.






37. '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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38. The moment of maximum dramatic tensions within a theatrical performance or narrative.






39. 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.






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. The speed of the beats in music.