Art Vocab
Clay
Misc.
100
The word meaning "a 3-D shape"
Form
100
The term used to describe clay mixed with water. It forms a thick substance great for attaching clay to itself, or for decorating.
Slip
100
Our room number
227
200
This is the sort of art that has a use- other than just looking nice
Functional Art
200
You can throw it, knead it or squish it. Either way, it is called __________ the clay.
Wedging
200
We use this device to take, and upload photos of our projects.
iPads
300
These 3 colors can be blended to make any other colors.
The Primary colors: Red, blue and yellow
300
The stage of clay before it gets fired in the kiln for the first time.
Bone Dry
300
Which is an example of a pinch pot?
The first one
400
A colors opposite on the color wheel
Complimentary Color
400
How hot does our kiln get?
Around 2000 Degrees
400
Name 3 qualities of a good picture.
There are more than just 3, but you only need 3 for the points.
Good lighting
Your entire project is in the picture (Nothing is cut off)
No distracting background
The picture is in focus
500
This sculpture is an example of a ________ form.
Organic
500
This is the active material in clay that undergoes a chemical reaction in the kiln. Making the soft fragile material into a strong, glass like substance.
Silica
500
What are 3 elements you have to include in your project?
- An additive element: something you attach to your sculpture
- A subtractive element: Something you remove or carve away.
- Two pinch pots combined together.