Pottery History
These websites on pottery history start with our earliest knowledge about the existence of pottery, at about 8000 BC. It is interesting to see how and where different pottery originated, and to learn techniques that have preserved its art through hundreds of generations. The changing customs and rituals of civilizations are reflected in the tools they use, and pottery is one of those tools. This covers pottery made in America and many other countries around this world. It is fascinating to see where, when and how these different types and styles originated. Check these websites.
American Pottery History
International ceramic History
International ceramic history contains information on the beginning stages of civilizations. Very early on basic human needs were met by the crude creation of pottery used for cooking, eating and storing water.
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