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