ceramics
what cone do we fire at for stoneware clay?
cone 6
what is value in art?
value is how light or dark a color is when used in art
what is wedging?
removing air bubbles out of clay
what is life drawing?
drawing a human from observation
what is kerning?
spacing between characters or letters in a piece of text
what does the fork and knife symbol mean in ceramics?
glaze that is safe to eat and drink off of
what colors are complementary colors?
name the pairs
red- green
yellow-purple
blue-orange
why is scoring a clay piece so important?
if it is not scored correctly it will explode in the kiln
What is critique and why do we have them?
critique is when you present your final artwork and get feedback
what is a medium in art?
supplies used to make art
How many times does a ceramic piece get fired in the kiln?
twice- bisqueware, then glazeware
What is an analogous color scheme?
What is the pinch pot handbuilding technique
method of hand building where a potter pinches the clay into shape with their thumb and index finger
What is gesture drawing?
quick simplified sketches of a model, timed
What is shape in art?
product of closed lines, 2-d and convey height and weight
what is slip in ceramics and what is it used for?
clay in a water base form, acts like glue
What is a complementary color?
colors directly across from each other on the color wheel
what is actual texture?
texture that can be felt and seen
what is gestural mark making?
using your whole arm to make loose undetailed marks
what is typography?
the art of arranging letters and text in a way that is legible and clear to the reader
bonedry clay is the most fragile stage of clay
true
what is it called when you use different shades of one color?
monochromatic color scheme
texture that can not be felt but can be seen
what are concept sketches and why do we do them?
rough undetailed drawings, used to brainstorm ideas
false