Ceramics Across Cultures

Traditionally ceramic objects have been made for both artistic and utilitarian purposes.

Ceramics across cultures.

Technically ceramics are those things made from materials which are permanently changed when heated. Yagi studio getty images. Ten of the international ceramicists appearing at the 2015 international ceramics festival in aberystwyth this weekend the uk s leading festival of ceramics the 2015 international ceramics festival takes place at aberystwyth arts centre on the mid wales coast during the weekend of july 3 5 2015. Pottery of different cultures america america had just discovered pottery in the 16th century along with parts of the eastern world.

From then on pottery played a. Baked clay was sculpted into detailed potteries by fine artists. 3 interactive class activities to energize your online classroom. The word ceramic comes from the greek keramos meaning clay ceramic objects have been made by human cultures throughout the world for almost 5 000 years.

If you study various cultures throughout the course of time almost every society has had some sort of pottery or ceramics that they developed especially if they were at all involved in farming. Native american ceramics native american ceramics have been preserved for many years. Also the very first white ware was made in 1684. Create a clean and professional home studio setup.