Element of Art: Forms

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How are forms and shapes different from one another?

Back

Forms are 3D, shapes are 2D

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What is clay?

Back

A fine-grained earth material that can be molded when wet.

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What is Functional Art?

Back

Art that serves a purpose

Front

Which of the following is an example of Functional Art? A painting, A sculpture, A vase, A photograph

Back

A vase

Front

Where does the baking of ceramics take place?

Back

Kiln

Front

What is the baking process in a kiln called?

Back

Firing

Front

What is the first step in the kiln process?

Back

Clay must be BONE DRY

Front

Why is it critical for pottery to be Bone Dry before firing?

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To prevent the piece from exploding

Front

What happens if your clay is not bisque fired?

Back

It remains soft and fragile

Front

What is a coil in clay?

Back

A long, tube-like piece of clay.