Question

Which statement is true about Chinese, Islamic, and Italian ceramics from the Renaissance period? A. Chinese artists copied the designs on Italian ceramics and added special complex designs of their own. B. Italian artists taught Islamic artists the secret of making porcelain. C. Italian artists learned to use the Islamic technique of putting white glaze over clay, then adding decoration. D. Chinese artists commonly added knights to maiolica designs.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) Italian artists learned to use the Islamic technique of putting a white glaze over the clay, then adding decoration.

The statement that is true about Chinese, Islamic, and Italian ceramics from the Renaissance period is "Italian artists learned to use the Islamic technique of putting a white glaze over the clay, then adding decoration."

During the Renaissance times in Itlay, artists created tin-glazed pottery that Italian called Maiolica. These were beautiful pieces of porcelain art that were highly valued at that time. In 1370, Tuscany and Umbria were the Italian towns that fabricated most of these Maiolicas. These Italian artists were influenced by the pottery works that were imported from Islam regions of North Africa.

Answer 2

Italian artists taught Islamic artists the secret of making porcelain.