Pottery
Pottery Techniques
What is the purpose of the process known as “bisque firing” in pottery?
1. Adding glaze
2. Hardening the clay
3. Shaping the vessel
4. Painting the surface
Answer
Hardening the clay
Bisque firing involves firing the clay at a low temperature to harden it before the glazing process.
Pottery Terms
What is the term for a piece of pottery that has been fired but not yet glazed?
1. Greenware
2. Stoneware
3. Earthenware
4. Porcelain
Answer
Greenware
Greenware refers to pottery that has been fired but not yet glazed, and it is still in its unfired, unglazed state.
Pottery Types
Which traditional Japanese tea ceremony pottery is known for its simple, rustic appearance and unglazed surfaces?
1. Hagi ware
2. Karatsu ware
3. Oribe ware
4. Shino ware
Answer
Hagi ware
Hagi ware is prized for its unglazed, earthy aesthetic, often associated with the Japanese tea ceremony.
Porcelain History
Which Norwegian artist developed the "Watercolors on Porcelain" technique in the 1980's?
1. Ernest Hemingway
2. Grete Prytz Kittelsen
3. Woodrow Wilson
4. Pablo Picasso
Answer
Grete Prytz Kittelsen
The "Watercolors on Porcelain" technique in the 1980s is associated with the Norwegian artist Grete Prytz Kittelsen. She was a highly influential designer and enamel artist known for her innovative work with porcelain. The technique involved applying watercolor-like effects on porcelain surfaces, creating unique and vibrant pieces.
Pottery Techniques
What is the primary characteristic of “naked raku” pottery?
1. Metallic glaze
2. Crackled surface
3. Multicolored patterns
4. Unfired, natural appearance
Answer
Crackled surface
Naked raku involves removing the pot from the kiln while the glaze is still molten, resulting in a crackled surface as it cools rapidly.
Pottery Types
What is the name for the type of pottery used for decorative purposes?
1. Stoneware
2. Terracotta
3. Earthenware
4. Porcelain
Answer
Stoneware
Stoneware is a type of pottery that is used for decorative purposes because it can be decorated with glazes and other decorative elements.
Pottery History
Which ancient civilization is associated with the production of terra cotta warriors and horses?
1. Ancient Rome
2. Ancient Greece
3. Ancient Egypt
4. Ancient China
Answer
Ancient China
Ancient China is associated with the production of the famous terra cotta warriors and horses buried with the First Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.
Pottery Techniques
What is the purpose of “wax resist” in pottery?
1. Adding color to the surface
2. Creating a smooth finish
3. Protecting areas from glaze
4. Enhancing texture
Answer
Protecting areas from glaze
Wax resist is applied to pottery surfaces to protect specific areas from glaze application, creating intentional areas without glaze.
Pottery Types
Which Japanese pottery style, characterized by irregular forms, spontaneous glazing, and wood-fired kilns, is associated with the Mingei folk art movement?
1. Karatsu ware
2. Mashiko ware
3. Bizen ware
4. Shigaraki ware
Answer
Mashiko ware
Mashiko ware, known for irregular forms and spontaneous glazing, is associated with the Mingei folk art movement in Japan.
Pottery History
What is the name of the ancient Chinese ceramic technique involving applying slip to create raised designs on the surface, often seen in Han Dynasty pottery?
1. Mishima
2. Sgraffito
3. Cizhou ware
4. Neriage
Answer
Cizhou ware
Cizhou ware is an ancient Chinese ceramic technique involving applying slip to create raised designs, particularly popular during the Han Dynasty.
