Concept / Ceramic
Ceramic
An inorganic formed material made by firing clay or related substances
An inorganic formed material made by firing clay or related substances.
Medium-sized dog
Both languages share the English example images. Japanese prompts are the recorded translations.
A phrase to start with
Directs the image toward an appearance formed in ceramic material.
Appearance and effects
Hard body surfaces or glaze-like faces may appear.
Visual traits
- hard formed surfaces
- ceramic body
- possible glaze
Expected changes
- Hard ceramic-like surfaces are more likely to appear
Five examples
1 — Medium-sized dog
Open image ↗2 — Cat
Open image ↗3 — Teenage boy
Open image ↗4 — Unoccupied interior
Open image ↗5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Definition
Ceramic is a material made by forming and firing clay or related inorganic substances. It does not determine a particular vessel, regional ceramic tradition, glaze, or actual firing process.
In more detail
As a hard fired form, it can affect the appearance of a ceramic body or glazed surface. It is distinct from porcelain, earthenware, a particular place of origin, and sculpting or forming techniques.
Includes
- Fired ceramic material
Excludes
- A particular vessel type
- regional tradition
- glaze
- firing process
What this does not imply
- A particular vessel, regional ceramic tradition, glaze, or firing process
Variability
Body coarseness and the presence of glaze can be adjusted separately.
Usage and adjustments
Usage
- Use it as a material modifier
Distinguish similar expressions
- Specify region or vessel type separately
Typical uses
- Render a subject as a ceramic formed object
Possible failure modes
- It becomes fixed as a regional craft
- It reads as metal or glass
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