ART: Chapter 13

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to craft media and techniques, focusing on clay, glass, metal, wood, and textiles.

Ceramics

The art and science of making objects from clay.

Earthenware

A type of clay that is porous and fired at low temperatures.

Stoneware

A type of clay that is heavier and fired at high temperatures.

Porcelain

The rarest and most expensive type of clay, known for its fine quality.

Throwing

The process of shaping clay on a revolving wheel.

Glaze

A liquid paint with a silica base used to decorate ceramics.

Marquetry

A woodworking technique where small pieces of wood are laid down to create a pattern.

Weaving

The interlacing of fibers to create fabric.

Stained glass

Glass that is colored or painted to create decorative patterns, popular in church windows.

Metalworking

The process of manipulating metals to create functional and artistic objects.