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terracotta

Also known as terra cotta, fired clay, terra-cotta

thumb|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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Commons category: Terracotta
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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
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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