terracotta
Sign in to savethumb|International Gothic Bohemian bust of the [[Virgin Mary; –1395; terracotta with polychromy; 32.5× 22.4× 13.8cm]]
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Terracotta is a type of fired clay material that has been used since ancient times to create sculptures and decorative objects. It matters because it has proven to be a durable and versatile medium for artists across many cultures and centuries, as evidenced by surviving artworks like medieval religious sculptures.
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- In art history
- Asia and the Middle East
- India
- China
- Africa
- Europe
- Architecture
- History
- Differences from non-architectural terracotta
- Production
- Properties
- Advantages in sculpture
- Gallery
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
thumb|International Gothic Bohemian bust of the [[Virgin Mary; –1395; terracotta with polychromy; 32.5× 22.4× 13.8cm]]
Terracotta, also known as terra cotta or terra-cotta (; ; ), is a clay-based non-vitreous ceramic fired at relatively low temperatures. The term is used for earthenware objects of certain types, as set out below. thumb|A ceramic glaze|glazed terracotta casserole dish