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Indian Pottery and International Collaboration

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Which Indian potter is known for his innovative use of glazes and firing techniques?

  1. Jogen Chowdhury

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. Biren De

  4. Surendranath Kar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surendranath Kar is known for his innovative use of glazes and firing techniques. He was a pioneer in the use of high-temperature firing and reduction firing in Indian pottery.

Which international artist collaborated with Indian potters to create a series of ceramic sculptures?

  1. Pablo Picasso

  2. Henri Matisse

  3. Joan Miró

  4. Alexander Calder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alexander Calder collaborated with Indian potters to create a series of ceramic sculptures. The sculptures were exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1951.

Which Indian pottery technique involves the use of multiple layers of clay to create intricate designs?

  1. Raku

  2. Pit firing

  3. Slip casting

  4. Chakda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chakda is an Indian pottery technique that involves the use of multiple layers of clay to create intricate designs. The technique is often used to create ceremonial vessels and sculptures.

Which international pottery exhibition featured the work of Indian potters?

  1. The World's Fair in Chicago (1893)

  2. The Paris Exposition (1900)

  3. The Venice Biennale (1954)

  4. The São Paulo Art Biennial (1957)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Venice Biennale (1954) featured the work of Indian potters. The exhibition was a major success and helped to raise the profile of Indian pottery on the international stage.

Which Indian potter was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to the field of pottery?

  1. Dhanjibhai Chitrakar

  2. Devi Prasad

  3. Mahendra Kumar

  4. Gopal Shankar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhanjibhai Chitrakar was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to the field of pottery. He is known for his innovative use of traditional techniques and his unique style of painting on pottery.

Which international organization promotes the exchange of ideas and techniques between potters from different countries?

  1. The World Crafts Council

  2. The International Academy of Ceramics

  3. The European Ceramic Work Centre

  4. The Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The International Academy of Ceramics is an international organization that promotes the exchange of ideas and techniques between potters from different countries. The organization holds conferences, workshops, and exhibitions, and it also publishes a journal.

Which Indian potter is known for his work with black pottery?

  1. Surendranath Kar

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. Biren De

  4. Jogen Chowdhury


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

K.G. Subramanyan is known for his work with black pottery. He is a pioneer in the use of black clay and he has developed a unique style of painting on black pottery.

Which international pottery museum houses a collection of Indian pottery?

  1. The Victoria and Albert Museum

  2. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

  3. The British Museum

  4. The Louvre Museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Victoria and Albert Museum houses a collection of Indian pottery. The collection includes examples of traditional and contemporary Indian pottery.

Which Indian pottery technique involves the use of a resist to create patterns on the surface of the pot?

  1. Raku

  2. Pit firing

  3. Slip casting

  4. Sgraffito


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sgraffito is an Indian pottery technique that involves the use of a resist to create patterns on the surface of the pot. The resist is typically made from wax or clay, and it is applied to the pot before it is fired. When the pot is fired, the resist burns away, leaving behind a pattern on the surface of the pot.

Which international pottery festival features the work of potters from all over the world?

  1. The World Ceramic Biennale

  2. The International Ceramics Festival

  3. The European Ceramic Festival

  4. The Asian Ceramics Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Ceramic Biennale is an international pottery festival that features the work of potters from all over the world. The festival is held every two years in Korea.

Which Indian potter is known for his work with terracotta?

  1. Surendranath Kar

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. Biren De

  4. Jogen Chowdhury


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Biren De is known for his work with terracotta. He is a pioneer in the use of terracotta and he has developed a unique style of sculpting with terracotta.

Which international pottery competition is open to potters from all over the world?

  1. The International Ceramics Competition

  2. The European Ceramics Competition

  3. The Asian Ceramics Competition

  4. The World Ceramics Competition


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The World Ceramics Competition is an international pottery competition that is open to potters from all over the world. The competition is held every four years in Korea.

Which Indian pottery technique involves the use of a kiln to fire the pot?

  1. Raku

  2. Pit firing

  3. Slip casting

  4. Kiln firing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kiln firing is an Indian pottery technique that involves the use of a kiln to fire the pot. The kiln is a chamber that is heated to a high temperature. The pot is placed inside the kiln and the door is closed. The kiln is then heated until the pot reaches the desired temperature. When the pot has reached the desired temperature, the kiln is turned off and the pot is allowed to cool.

Which international pottery organization promotes the development of pottery as an art form?

  1. The World Crafts Council

  2. The International Academy of Ceramics

  3. The European Ceramic Work Centre

  4. The Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The International Academy of Ceramics is an international pottery organization that promotes the development of pottery as an art form. The organization holds conferences, workshops, and exhibitions, and it also publishes a journal.

Which Indian potter is known for his work with stoneware?

  1. Surendranath Kar

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. Biren De

  4. Jogen Chowdhury


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jogen Chowdhury is known for his work with stoneware. He is a pioneer in the use of stoneware and he has developed a unique style of sculpting with stoneware.

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