Pottery Analysis

'Pottery Analysis' is a comprehensive reference book that focuses on the methods and techniques of archaeological and ethnographic investigation of ceramics. It provides a detailed overview of the origins and history of ceramics in various regions of the world. The book discusses the raw materials of ceramics as well as their physical and chemical properties. Additionally, it explores ethnographic and ethnoarchaeological perspectives on various aspects of ceramic production and use. The different methods for analyzing the physical, mechanical, thermal, mineralogical, and chemical properties of ceramics are also covered. Through proper analysis of artifacts, valuable insights into the culture of their origin can be gained. The second edition of this fully updated reference work is an indispensable guide for archaeologists, anthropologists, as well as for ceramicists, chemists, physicists, and geologists.