10 Questions
What is the definition of pottery according to ASTM International?
All fired ceramic wares containing clay, except technical and structural products
What are some end applications of pottery?
Tableware, decorative ware, sanitaryware
Where were the earliest known pottery vessels discovered?
Jiangxi, China
When did pottery originate?
Before the Neolithic period
What are sculpted figurines of the same material called in art history and archaeology?
Terracottas
What is the art of making things from clay called?
Pottery
What type of pots are made by pinching the clay between fingers and thumb?
Pinch pots
What is used to store water in villages?
Gharas
What type of pots are made by placing rings of clay one above the other?
Coil pots
What became easier and faster with the invention of the wheel?
Pottery making
Study Notes
Pottery Basics
- Pottery is defined by ASTM International as "all fired ceramic wares that are used for utilitarian and decorative purposes."
- End applications of pottery include tableware, decorative objects, and storage vessels.
History of Pottery
- The earliest known pottery vessels were discovered in the Fertile Crescent, in the Near East.
Origin and Evolution
- Pottery originated around 9000 years ago.
- The invention of the wheel made pottery production easier and faster.
Ceramic Figurines
- Sculpted figurines made from the same material as pottery are called "terracottas" in art history and archaeology.
Ceramic Craftsmanship
- The art of making things from clay is called "ceramics" or "pottery".
- A type of pot made by pinching the clay between fingers and thumb is called a "pinched pot".
- Coiled pots are made by placing rings of clay one above the other.
Traditional Practice
- In villages, clay pots are used to store water.
- The invention of the wheel had a significant impact on pottery production, making it easier and faster.
Test your knowledge of pottery with this quiz covering the process of forming vessels and objects with clay, firing techniques, and the different types of ceramic wares. Learn about the history and applications of pottery in this brief quiz.
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