Texes Art EC-12 Practice Exam

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What is a characteristic of bisque pottery?

It is unfired clay
It has been glazed
It has been fired but not glazed
It is made from earthenware

The correct answer is: It has been fired but not glazed

Bisque pottery is characterized by having been fired but not glazed. This initial firing process transforms the clay into a more durable form, allowing it to retain its shape and texture while remaining porous. The bisque firing enhances the strength and allows for subsequent glazing. After this stage, the pottery can be decorated or glazed if desired, but the bisque itself refers specifically to the unglazed state following the first firing. The other options do not accurately describe bisque pottery. Unfired clay refers to raw clay that has not been subjected to any heat, which is distinctly different from bisque. Glazed pottery, on the other hand, has undergone an additional firing with a glaze applied, making it a separate category. While bisque can be made from various types of clay materials, including earthenware, saying it's exclusively made from earthenware does not encompass the full spectrum of materials that can be used for bisque pottery.