Intro to Art

Firing

Making clay products permanent through baking at high temperatures in a kiln.

Kiln

A furnace used for firing clay products; can be electric, gas, or wood-fired.

Greenware

Clay in an unfired state.

Bisque

A first firing of clay without glaze.

Ceramic

Clay products that have been fired for permanence.

Glaze

A finely ground mineral solution painted on bisqueware; becomes glassy when fired.

Clay

A moist earth of decomposed rock; used in products such as pottery, bricks, tiles, and sculpture.

Wedging

Kneading moist clay to eliminate air bubbles and produce a uniform texture.

Coiling

A hand-building technique used to create pots by forming plastic clay 'snakes' and joining them.

Slab

A method of making pottery by cutting a thick, flat plate of clay into shapes and joining them.

Score and Slip

Score: to scratch or crosshatch clay; Slip: dilute clay used for joining parts.

Greek Amphorae

A ceramic vase with two handles and a narrow neck, used as a storage jar in ancient Greece.

Vincent Van Gogh

A painter influenced by his brother Theo and notable for his use of color and emotional brushwork.

Impressionists

Artists focusing on light and everyday scenes with quick, small brushstrokes.

Post-Impressionists

Artists like Van Gogh who used bright colors and distinct brushstrokes for emotional impact.

Night Cafe

A painting by Van Gogh that emphasizes the pool table and glowing lights.

Paul Gauguin

A Post-Impressionist painter who briefly lived with Van Gogh and influenced his style.

Impasto

A painting technique where thick paint is applied, creating a textured effect.

Dr. Gachet

A doctor whom Van Gogh initially mistrusted but later saw as a friend.

Jo Van Gogh-Bonger

Theo's wife who played a key role in promoting Van Gogh's work after his death.

Starry Night

A painting where Van Gogh depicted the town realistically and the sky dreamlike.

Wheatfield With Crows

One of Van Gogh's last paintings, reflecting a sad and lonely mood.