Ceramic History |
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What is a ceramic ? |
Archeologists have uncovered human-made ceramics that date back to at
least 24,000 BC. These ceramics were found in Czechoslovakia and were in
the form of animal and human figurines, slabs, and balls. These ceramics
were made of animal fat and bone mixed with bone ash and a fine claylike
material. After forming, the ceramics were fired at temperatures between
500-800°C in domed and horseshoe shaped kilns partially dug into the
ground with loess walls. While it is not clear what these ceramics were
used for, it is not thought to have been a utilitarian one. The first use
of functional pottery vessels is thought to be in 9,000 BC. These vessels
were most likely used to hold and store grain and other foods. |
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Source: http://www.acers.org/acers/aboutceramics.asp?id=outreach#Definition |