Ancient and historical ceramics

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By emphasizing the connection between cooking ceramics, tableware, and food consumption, this book presents a fresh perspective on ceramic science. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, merging ceramic science and engineering with archaeology, art history, and lifestyle. The authors have chosen ceramic objects based on their historical significance, technological interest, aesthetic appeal, and craftsmanship mastery. Readers will explore the science and technology of ceramics alongside the artistry of ancient master potters. The ceramics discussed span a wide range, including Near Eastern pottery, Meissen porcelain, Greek black-on-red pottery, Minoan Crete masterpieces, British bone china, Roman Terra Sigillata, and celadon stoneware from China, Japan, and ancient Siam. Historical ceramic plates, pots, beakers, and cups are paired with food preparations that may have been cooked in and served on these objects in the past. Additionally, the inclusion of ancient recipes makes this work a unique cookbook. Richly illustrated with hundreds of color photographs and figures, the book appeals not only to professionals and students in archaeology, art history, and archaeometry but also to anyone intrigued by historical ceramics and ancient production techniques.