HISTORY

The first potter’s wheel was invented in Mesopotamia between 6,000 and 4,000 BC.

This ushered in a new era in the ancient world’s ability to build products out of clay.

Potters were no longer limited to the time-consuming process of hand molding clay, giving them more opportunities to experiment with new forms and aesthetics.

The arrival of the potter’s wheel further altered the procedure.

It now serves artistic as opposed to utilitarian goals.

By 6000 BC, the Middle East, China, and Europe had developed a diverse spectrum of architectural styles.

Ceramists attained extraordinary ability and aptitude, from precisely painted decorations that traced the history of a Pharaoh’s rule to finely polished bowls and plates to detailed sculptures.