Final Exam Review

Question 1

Ceramics

Answer 1

The art and science of forming objects from earthen material into a permanent shape by firing in a kiln

Question 2

Firing

Answer 2

The process of using a kiln to bring glazes and clay to maturity

Question 3

Kiln

Answer 3

A special furnace that reaches high temperatures used for firing clay products; electric, gas, or wood-fired

Question 4

Casting

Answer 4

The method of pouring slip into molds to make greenware

Question 5

Carving

Answer 5

Cutting out or the method of taking away areas in a leather-hard greenware piece for special design effects

Question 6

Greenware

Answer 6

Dried clay pieces that have not been fired

Question 7

Bisque

Answer 7

The name given to the clay body once it has been fired

Question 8

Glaze

Answer 8

A coating of glass which is fused to the surface of a clay body during firing; it is waterproof and decorative

Question 9

Scoring

Answer 9

Making marks on the edges to two pieces of clay before joining with slip

Question 10

Sgraffito

Answer 10

Scratching designs onto pottery

Question 11

Cutting

Answer 11

the method used to break up glass into various sizes

Question 12

Glass Grinder

Answer 12

used to grind the sharp edges of glass

Question 13

Direct Method

Answer 13

the design is sketched onto a base and the stained glass is adhered directly onto it

Question 14

Grout

Answer 14

a type of chemically setting cement that fills the interstices between the stained glass

Question 15

Interstice

Answer 15

space separating the stained glass, which can play an integral part in the final design of the mosaic

Question 16

Joint

Answer 16

space between the stained glass, filled with grout. The joint unifies the mosaic and if grouted the color choice becomes a strong design element

Question 17

Mosaic

Answer 17

the decoration of a surface with small juxtaposed fragments (tesserae) of glass, enamel, stone, or ceramic arranged according to a design traced on a specially prepared base

Question 18

Subtrate

Answer 18

the base or the surface that the stained glass is adhered to

Question 19

As early as 24,000 BC

Answer 19

animal and human figurines were made from clay and other materials.

Question 20

Clay

Answer 20

A moist earth of decomposed rock

Question 21

Cultures especially noted for ceramics

Answer 21

Greek, Chinese, Persian, Mayan, Japanese, Korean, and the modern Western cultures.

Question 22

The word ceramics

Answer 22

Comes from the Greek word keramikos meaning “pottery”

Question 23

Of the 4th and 5th centuries

Answer 23

in early Christian churches, there are many remaining windows which are filled with ornate patterns of stained glass

Question 24

Stained Glass is

Answer 24

glass that has been colored by adding metallic salts during its manufacture

Question 25

Throughout its thousand-year history

Answer 25

The production and use of stained glass stems from France, England, Europe, and Italy.

Question 26

The art and science of forming objects from earthen material into a permanent shape by firing in a kiln

Answer 26

Ceramics

Question 27

The process of using a kiln to bring glazes and clay to maturity

Answer 27

Firing

Question 28

A special furnace that reaches high temperatures used for firing clay products; electric, gas, or wood-fired

Answer 28

Kiln

Question 29

The method of pouring slip into molds to make greenware

Answer 29

Casting

Question 30

Cutting out or the method of taking away areas in a leather-hard greenware piece for special design effects

Answer 30

Carving

Question 31

Dried clay pieces that have not been fired

Answer 31

Greenware

Question 32

The name given to the clay body once it has been fired

Answer 32

Bisque

Question 33

A coating of glass which is fused to the surface of a clay body during firing; it is waterproof and decorative

Answer 33

Glaze

Question 34

Making marks on the edges to two pieces of clay before joining with slip

Answer 34

Scoring

Question 35

Scratching designs onto pottery

Answer 35

Sgraffito

Question 36

the method used to break up glass into various sizes

Answer 36

Cutting

Question 37

used to grind the sharp edges of glass

Answer 37

Glass Grinder

Question 38

the design is sketched onto a base and the stained glass is adhered directly onto it

Answer 38

Direct Method

Question 39

a type of chemically setting cement that fills the interstices between the stained glass

Answer 39

Grout

Question 40

space separating the stained glass, which can play an integral part in the final design of the mosaic

Answer 40

Interstice

Question 41

space between the stained glass, filled with grout. The joint unifies the mosaic and if grouted the color choice becomes a strong design element

Answer 41

Joint

Question 42

the decoration of a surface with small juxtaposed fragments (tesserae) of glass, enamel, stone, or ceramic arranged according to a design traced on a specially prepared base

Answer 42

Mosaic

Question 43

the base or the surface that the stained glass is adhered to

Answer 43

Subtrate

Question 44

animal and human figurines were made from clay and other materials.

Answer 44

As early as 24,000 BC

Question 45

A moist earth of decomposed rock

Answer 45

Clay

Question 46

Greek, Chinese, Persian, Mayan, Japanese, Korean, and the modern Western cultures.

Answer 46

Cultures especially noted for ceramics

Question 47

Comes from the Greek word keramikos meaning “pottery”

Answer 47

The word ceramics

Question 48

in early Christian churches, there are many remaining windows which are filled with ornate patterns of stained glass

Answer 48

Of the 4th and 5th centuries

Question 49

glass that has been colored by adding metallic salts during its manufacture

Answer 49

Stained Glass is

Question 50

The production and use of stained glass stems from France, England, Europe, and Italy.

Answer 50

Throughout its thousand-year history