Throughout history, pottery has had a big impact on the culture and art of various societies. It has been used for practical objectives, artistic expression, and cultural heritage preservation. Creating pottery is regarded in many cultures as a method to express cultural identity and create a connection to the past.
Silicon Carbide (SiC) is one of the lightest, hardest, and strongest technical ceramic materials with exceptional thermal conductivity, acid resistance, and low thermal expansion.
A potter is a professional who creates and sells pottery, such as pots, cups, vases and bowls. These artists create both functional products and artistic pieces for display and decoration. Potters often start the trade as a hobby and pursue a career in pottery as they improve their skills.
The oldest known ceramic artifact is dated as early as 28,000 BCE (BCE = Before Common Era), during the late Paleolithic period. It is a statuette of a woman, named the Venus of Dolní Věstonice, from a small prehistoric settlement near Brno, in the Czech Republic.
In summary, pottery is a type of ceramics that specifically involves shaping and firing clay to create functional or decorative objects. Ceramics is the more general term encompassing a wide range of materials and products that are formed by firing non-metallic inorganic materials at high temperatures.
While there are thousands of clay bodies available for purchase, the 3 basic types are porcelain, stoneware and earthenware. The maturity temperature, workability, and color of these 3 categories can vary based on what is added.
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