Pottery
Pottery Techniques
Which pottery technique involves applying slip or glaze to a leather-hard pot and then carving through it to reveal the contrasting clay beneath?
1. Mishima
2. Sgraffito
3. Sprigging
4. Cuerda seca
Answer
Sgraffito
Sgraffito is a technique involving carving through a layer of slip or glaze to reveal the clay beneath.
Pottery Types
Which type of pottery firing creates a smoky, unpredictable surface on the clay?
1. Salt firing
2. Saggar firing
3. Oxidation firing
4. Raku firing
Answer
Salt firing
Salt firing involves introducing salt into the kiln during the firing process. The salt vaporizes and creates a glaze on the pottery, resulting in a distinctive, often unpredictable surface.
Pottery History
What is the name for the type of pottery made by the ancient Aztecs?
1. Majolica
2. Terracotta
3. Blackware
4. Redware
Answer
Majolica
Majolica is a type of pottery made from earthenware that is covered with a tin glaze.
Pottery Techniques
Which technique involves covering a piece of pottery with a liquid mixture of clay and water to create a uniform surface?
1. Sgraffito
2. Engobe application
3. Mishima
4. Wax resist
Answer
Engobe application
Engobe is a liquid mixture of clay and water applied to pottery to create a smooth and even surface.
Pottery Types
What is the name for the type of pottery used for creating tiles?
1. Stoneware
2. Terracotta
3. Earthenware
4. Porcelain
Answer
Stoneware
Stoneware is a type of pottery that is used for creating tiles because it is durable and can be decorated with glazes.
Pottery History
During the Tang Dynasty in China, which type of pottery gained popularity, characterized by three-color glazes and vibrant designs?
1. Celadon ware
2. Tang tri-color ware
3. Yue ware
4. Jun ware
Answer
Tang tri-color ware
Tang tri-color ware, characterized by three-color glazes, gained popularity during the Tang Dynasty in China, showcasing vibrant and diverse designs.
Pottery Techniques
What is the purpose of a “sprig” in pottery?
1. Adding texture to the surface
2. Supporting the kiln structure
3. Attaching handles
4. Creating three-dimensional decorative elements
Answer
Creating three-dimensional decorative elements
A sprig is a small piece of clay molded into a specific shape and attached to the surface for decorative purposes.
Pottery Types
What is the name for the type of pottery used for storing food?
1. Stoneware
2. Terracotta
3. Earthenware
4. Porcelain
Answer
Terracotta
Terracotta is a type of pottery that is used for storing food because it is porous and can absorb moisture.
Pottery History
During which period did the production of “slipware” become popular in England, featuring colorful slip decoration on earthenware?
1. Victorian Era
2. Tudor Period
3. Elizabethan Era
4. Baroque Era
Answer
Tudor Period
Slipware, featuring colorful slip decoration, became popular in England during the Tudor Period (15th to 17th centuries).
Pottery Techniques
What is the primary characteristic of “crystalline glaze” in pottery?
1. Matte finish
2. Glossy surface
3. Textured appearance
4. Crystal formations in the glaze
Answer
Crystal formations in the glaze
Crystalline glazes exhibit distinct crystal formations during the firing process, creating a unique and decorative surface.
