Pottery Analysis: A Sourcebook

by Prudence M. Rice

A rich and comprehensive sourcebook, Pottery Analysis draws together diverse approaches to the study of pottery—archaeological, ethnographic, stylistic, functional, and physicochemical. Prudence M. Rice uses pottery as a starting point for insights into people and culture and examines in detail the methods for studying these fired clay vessels that have been used worldwide from prehistoric times to the present. Pottery Analysis is a classic in its field as well as an invaluable reference for all students of archaeology and ancient culture.

Genres: Archaeology, Nonfiction, Art

584 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1987

Reviews

[Ron Palzur · Rating 5 out of 5]

לא הפסקתי לקרוא מאז הספר האחרון שפרסמתי פה, פשוט אני קורא מלא דברים גדולים במקביל ⛷️ הספר הזה שימושי מאוד לכל מי שחוקר קרמיקה, הוא מתעמק מאוד בכל נושא אפשרי ואיפה שאין מקום הוא מפנה למקום הרלוונטי. אהבתי את השימוש הנרחב באתנוגרפיות של חברות כדרים מהעידן הנוכחי⚱️

[Yve · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the perfect book to start your journey of pottery studies. Friendly language and many references to follow make it suitable for beginners or those who need to organize their knowledge of ceramics.

[Sarah Boudreaux · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's my bible

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a standard reading for every archaeologist who has to do with pottery.