Ceramics 2 Final Review

What best describes a motif in art?

• A unique style of brushwork

• A unit that is repeated in visual rhythm

• The overall mood of a piece

• A type of glaze used in ceramics

What is the purpose of the piercing technique in ceramics?

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  It makes the pottery visually striking and unique

• To divide the radius of the piece and create a tight pattern

• To cut holes into clay as a form of decoration

• To experiment with different patterns and styles

What is the purpose of a flange in pottery?

• To add visual appeal to the lid

• A ridge on the lid and neck of a jar added to control the movement of the lid.

• Used to control the movement of the pot

• To allow air to be released from the inside of the pot

What is the ancient Japanese technique for mending broken objects called?

• Jigsaw

• Golden joinery

• Lacquer and powder

• Kintsugi

What is darting in Ceramics?

• A technique that involves cutting away clay to taper in the form and alter it.

• A technique that involves adding clay to change the shape of a piece.

• A technique that involves painting designs on a ceramic piece.

• A technique that involves firing clay at high temperatures.

A technique that involves carving designs in the slip or underglaze revealing the clay body beneath

• Mishima

• Piercing

• Stamping

• Sgraffito

Which technique involves gradually stretching and thinning a larger block of clay to create a handle?

• Slab built handles

• Pulling handles

• Extruding handles

• Molding Handles

What was the point of creating a theme on your birdhouse?

• To create balance in your art

• To create variety in your art

• To create movement in your art

• To create a unifying idea in your art

How does texture play an important role when creating a functional cup?

• The textures will make the cup visually pleasing to look at

• Certain textures could be uncomfortable to the mouth and hand

• Textures does not matter when creating a cup. All textures are beautiful to look at.

• The textures will help to make the cup a unifying whole

What should you look for in a functional handle for a cup?

• Is the handle pulled by hand or extruded from the extruder

• Does the handle give sufficient room for the number of fingers required to hold the cup

• Does the handle allow you to pour liquid from the cup

• Is the handle elegant to look at