CERAMICS CHAPTER 2 QUIZ

Two types of wedging techniques are rams head and Spiral.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Raw Clay is fired clay that is made of many organic materials.

• True

• False

A Principle of Design; The significance, or importance, that you give to something.

• Contrast

• Shape

• Emphasis

• Balance

Feldspar is the geological basis for clay.

• True

• False

Terracotta clay is red in color due to its iron oxide content, it is used in the making of flower pots, red brick, and roofing tiles.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What are three types of clay?

• Earthenware, Stoneware, Porcelain

• Concreteware, Clayware, Kaolin

• Playdoh, Polyerware, Plasticware

Stoneware clays are often buff (light Yellow) ,Grey or Red; and has small crushed clay (grog) introduced into the clay for stability, it is never a pure white color.

• True

• False

What is defined as areas of empty space defined by surrounding material; important in an overall design.

• Positive

• Open Space

• Quatum Space

• Negative Space

What are Two types of tools used in ceramics?

• Mental, Written

• Verbal, Physical

• Moral, Common

• Loop, Ancient

What is the amount of empty space in the structure of the fired clay that makes it capable of absorbing liquids?

• Porous

• Spongy

• Hollow

• Spacial