Pottery
Pottery Terms
What is the term for the practice of using tin glaze to create a white, opaque surface on earthenware pottery, popularized during the Italian Renaissance?
1. Celadon
2. Maiolica
3. Raku
4. Delftware
Answer
Maiolica
Maiolica is the term for the practice of using tin glaze to create a white, opaque surface on earthenware, particularly popular during the Italian Renaissance.
Pottery Tools
What is the tool used to shape pottery?
1. Hammer
2. Chisel
3. Potter’s Wheel
4. Saw
Answer
Potter’s Wheel
The potter’s wheel is a tool used to shape clay into a symmetrical form.
Pottery Types
What is the name for the type of pottery used for serving food?
1. Stoneware
2. Terracotta
3. Earthenware
4. Porcelain
Answer
Stoneware
Stoneware is a type of pottery that is used for serving food because it is durable and can be decorated with glazes.
Pottery Fundamentals
Which of the following is not a color that is typically found in early pottery?
1. Red
2. White
3. Purple
4. Black
Answer
Purple
Achieving a stable and consistent purple color in pottery was challenging in ancient times. Some cultures managed to create purple hues, but it was often associated with royalty due to its rarity and expense.
Pottery History
During which period did the production of "majolica ware" flourish in Italy?
1. Renaissance
2. Baroque
3. Gothic
4. Classical
Answer
Renaissance
The Renaissance period in Italy saw the flourishing production of majolica ware, known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs.
Porcelain Terms
What is the term for the fine, web-like cracks that develop in the glaze of some porcelain pieces over time, enhancing their aesthetic appeal?
1. Crazing
2. Sintering
3. Vitrification
4. Agateware
Answer
Crazing
Crazing refers to the development of fine cracks in the glaze of porcelain, often considered desirable for aesthetic reasons.
Pottery Techniques
Which technique involves molding soft clay into a plaster mold to create intricate and detailed forms?
1. Press molding
2. Extrusion
3. Hump molding
4. Slip casting
Answer
Slip casting
Slip casting involves pouring liquid clay (slip) into a plaster mold to produce detailed ceramic forms.
Pottery Terms
What is the term for the process of applying a thin layer of clay slip to create a smooth surface before firing?
1. Bisque firing
2. Terra sigillata
3. Underglaze application
4. Slip coating
Answer
Terra sigillata
Terra sigillata is a thin layer of refined clay slip applied to the surface to achieve a smooth finish before firing.
Pottery Tools
Which tool is utilized for creating uniform coils or extrusions of clay, commonly used in coil building and handbuilding techniques?
1. Extruder
2. Calipers
3. Sponges
4. Rolling pin
Answer
Extruder
An extruder is used for creating uniform coils or extrusions of clay, particularly in coil building and handbuilding.
Pottery Types
What is the name for the type of pottery used for drinking vessels?
1. Stoneware
2. Terracotta
3. Earthenware
4. Porcelain
Answer
Porcelain
Porcelain is a type of pottery that is used for drinking vessels because it is non-porous and can be decorated with intricate designs.
