Unit Test — Unit test Answers

A ______(1)______ is used to spin the clay while the ceramicist shapes it into a form, where as a ______(2)______ is used to fire, or heat the clay. a. (1) clay spinner; (2) roaster b. (1) potters wheel; (2) kiln c. (1) kiln; (2) glaze d. (1) meander; (2) slip oven Please select the best answer from the choices provided

This is an example of a ________________ because it not only shows skills and beauty, but was also created to hold or transport something. a. piece of functional art c. piece of fine art b. practical vase Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The Arts and Crafts Movement was largely fueled by the _____(1)_____, in which everything was mass produced. More and more artists wanted to return to _____(2)_____ objects that were unique.a.(1) 20th century; (2) rusticb.(1) Industrial Revolution; (2) hand-craftedc.(1) Artistic Revolution; (2) machine maded.(1) Revolutionary War; (2) hand-made

If a piece of glass permits light to pass through, then it is considered ___________.a.transparentc.transmittingb.reflectived.absorbent

A handicraft _____________a.is a creative expression of an idea in some form.b.is a type of cloth made by interlacing threads on a loom.c.is made using hand skills and generally serves a utilitarian rather than fine art function.d.emphasizes the physical effort and skill in the creative process.

Which of the following is true of iron?a.It has the highest electrical conductivity of any metal.b.It can exist in many alloys, usually with a carbon base.c.It is highly valuable, has symbolic meaning, and widely used.d.It is a durable metal and is commonly used for casting.

This image is an example which technique in ceramics? a. red figure painting c. glazing b. meander pattern d. black figure painting Please select the best answer from the choices provided

______________ is not only the most valuable precious metal, but it is also both aesthetically and intrinsically pleasing, and retains religious or symbolic meaning in many cultures.a.Silverc.Ironb.Bronzed.Gold

_____(1) _____ are made by heating sand silica until it melts into a liquid state. The melted glass can then either be shaped by _____(2) _____ the liquid glass or by pouring the melted glass into a mold. The shape and size of the finished piece depends on the tools and method used by the artist.a.(1) Glass pieces of art; (2) condensingb.(1) Fiber crafts; (2) hammeringc.(1) Glass crafts; (2) blowingd.(1) Fiber pieces of art; (2) shaping

Earthenware is a(n) ____________________ a. hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials. It was first created by the Chinese over 10,000 years ago. b. common material used for pottery and decorative objects. It has to be fired and glazed because it is so brittle and porous in its natural form. c. advanced technique that allows for more detailed figures, and through glazing the artistic qualities are intensified. d. type of fine textured ceramic ware, which is non-conductive and requires a high firing temperature. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A craft ___________________a.emphasizes the physical effort and skill in the creative process.b.is a creative expression of an idea in some form.c.is made using hand skills and generally serves a utilitarian rather than fine art function.d.refers to any type of art that has a purpose or use.

Black figure painting is ____________________a.a hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials.b.an advanced technique allowing for more detailed figures.c.a process in which the outside rim is designed with geometric patterns consisting of horizontal and vertical lines.d.an ancient Greek technique in which the figures appear as black silhouettes on red background.

Which of the following is not true of silver?a.It has the highest electrical conductivity of all metals.b.It is a precious metal used to make ornaments, jewelry, and utensils.c.It is a copper alloy, usually mixed tin as the main additive.d.It is very ductile and malleable, slightly harder than gold.

______________ is a durable material and is widely used for casting, which is a process by which the melted material is poured into a mold. a. Bronze c. Copper b. Silver d. Gold Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The fabrication method that joins together materials, usually metal, is known as __________.a.castingc.cuttingb.millingd.welding

The process of making cloth through interlacing the threads on a loom is called ____________.a.sewingc.crochetingb.embroideryd.weaving