| A | B |
| abstract | not realistic |
| acrylic | pigment in a plastic binder |
| artifact | hand-made object that represents a particular culture or period |
| asymmetrical | differnt on either side of a central axis |
| bisque | dull, fired ceramic clay before glazing |
| calligraphy | fine handwriting |
| ceramic | any object made of clay and fired |
| chalice | a cup that has a foot and stem |
| complementary colors | colors at opposite sides of the color wheel |
| composition | the manner in which lines, forms, and colors of an artwork are arranged |
| contour | outline drawing of a form or object |
| drawing | usually a work in pen, pencil, or charcoal on paper |
| firing | placing ceramic ware in a special oven and heating to high temperatures |
| glaze | a glass like coating for ceramics |
| landscape | scenery painting |
| medium | material used in an artwork |