ceramic terms

Front

What are the three techniques used to handbuild pottery?

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Pinch, Coil, Slab

Front

Which finger do you use to create the opening in a pinch pot?

Back

Thumb

Front

What is the technique of creating sculpture by carving away excess material?

Back

Subtractive

Front

What is the technique done by adding or building up material on the surface?

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Additive

Front

What is a mixture of clay and water used to attach pottery called?

Back

Slip

Front

What is scratching the edges of clay before attaching called?

Back

Scoring

Front

What does rhythm deal with in artwork?

Back

Movement and repetition

Front

What is creating a sense of motion in artwork called?

Back

Movement

Front

What is the principle of art concerned with stability in artwork?

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Balance

Front

What is symmetrical balance?

Back

The same on both sides