Unit 4 Art Vocabulary

consisting of two lengths of wood or metal that are joined together by steps; for climbing

a person who makes pottery

a special oven used to fire clay

heating clay to harden it

pots that are made out of clay

a piece of clay rolled out into a rope or "snake"

making marks on the clay with a tool

something made in a style that seems like it is or could be real

a 3D form that is long and round, like a tube or a can of food

a container, often used for food

adding water to clay

a style in which objects are simplified

a natural material that can be molded or formed

to make something happen or exist

man-made clay used for making three-dimensional models

artwork made from stone, wood or other materials that are 3D (3 dimensional)

the bottom of a sculpture

a 3D form that is round like a ball

a coating of glass that fuses to the surface of clay during firing

to make something look more attractive by putting things on it

a 3D form like a box with 6 sides all the same size

the ability to create pictures in your mind

a 3D form with a circular, flat base that tapers to a point at the top

to join two pieces of clay by smoothening the crack