Pencil Composition and Function Flashcard

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What is graphite used for in pencils?

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To create the pencil's core

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What is the function of the lead in a pencil?

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To make marks on paper

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In which century was a large deposit of graphite discovered in the Lake District?

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16th century

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What was the initial use of graphite by farmers in the Lake District?

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Marking sheep

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Who invented the method of making pencil rods from mixtures of graphite and clays?

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Nicolas-Jacques Conté

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What was the purpose of mixing graphite with clays in pencil making?

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To control the softness and pigment

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In which centuries did artists primarily use graphite pencils for sketches and studies?

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17th and 18th centuries

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What was a common practice for artists before completing a drawing in different media?

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Sketching with graphite pencils

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What was rare for drawings in the 17th and 18th centuries?

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Being completed in graphite

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What type of pencil did Vincent van Gogh use for his sketches?

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A broad pencil