Question

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

Define the following terms:

- glazed
- amphora
- terracotta

Answer 1

Glazed describes a ceramic surface that has been coated with a glass-like substance (glaze) and then fired so the coating fuses to the clay, producing a shiny, often waterproof and decorative finish. An amphora is a tall ancient Greek and Roman storage vessel with two handles and a narrow neck, used for transporting and storing liquids like oil and wine or dry goods. Terracotta (literally "baked earth") is a clay-based ceramic, typically reddish-brown, fired at relatively low temperatures to make pots, sculpture, and building materials, and is porous unless it is glazed.