Art Terms

Ceramics
The art of making and decorating pottery derived from clay that's fired in a kiln. Ceramics consist of porcelain, earthenware and certain sculptures. Ceramic art pieces can also be decorated with slip, englobe and/or glaze.

Certificate of Authenticity
A formal document certifying the authenticity of an individual piece (e.g. artwork, statue, an autograph, etc.) and stating its current market value on the open market.

Chiaroscuro (Ke-ära-skooro)
The technique of using light and shade in pictorial representation used in drawing, painting and the graphic arts. Both Rembrandt and Leonardo Da Vinci used this technique in their artwork to create an illusion of depth and space.