Question

A piece of ceramic pottery has lines, shapes, and symbol patterns circling the body.

Corinthian Round Bodied Pyxis

Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program

Question
This artist used all of the following except:
Responses

line
line - no response given

pattern
pattern - incorrect

balance
balance - no response given

texture
texture - not selected, this is the correct answer

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The correct answer is texture.

Answer 3

The artist used lines, shapes, and symbol patterns in the design of the ceramic pottery. Line refers to the use of actual or implied lines to create visual movement or direction in the artwork. Pattern refers to the repetition of shapes or motifs to create a sense of rhythm and harmony in the design. Balance refers to the distribution of visual weight in the artwork, creating a sense of stability and equilibrium. However, texture, which refers to the tactile quality and surface characteristics of the artwork, was not specifically mentioned as being used by the artist in this particular piece of ceramic pottery. Therefore, texture is the correct answer as being something that the artist did not use in this artwork.