Italy's Artisanal Ceramic Towns
- 1. Which town is famous for its colorful ceramics known as 'Majolica'?
A) Deruta
B) Florence
C) Rome
D) Milan
- 2. What is the main substance used in Italian ceramics?
A) Clay
B) Wood
C) Glass
D) Metal
- 3. In which region of Italy is the town of Faenza located?
A) Sicily
B) Emilia-Romagna
C) Lazio
D) Tuscany
- 4. What is a common use for Italian ceramics aside from decoration?
A) Tableware
B) Furniture
C) Jewelry
D) Lighting
- 5. What technique involves layering colors in Italian ceramics?
A) Raku firing
B) Sgraffito
C) Slip casting
D) Engobe
- 6. What is 'cotto' in Italian ceramics?
A) Earthenware
B) Terracotta
C) Stoneware
D) Porcelain
- 7. Which Italian artisan craft is often associated with the town of Vietri sul Mare?
A) Stone carving
B) Glassblowing
C) Textile weaving
D) Ceramics
- 8. What method is commonly used to shape clay in Italian ceramics?
A) Casting
B) Wheel throwing
C) Hand building
D) Molding
- 9. Which town is known for its ceramics shaped like religious figures?
A) Naples
B) Deruta
C) Sorrento
D) Caltagirone
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