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