Ancient Iraq's Pottery and Ceramics Techniques

Abstract

The art of pottery is one of the ancient arts with a high and precise technique that has undergone evolutionary processes and additions with the development of the components of civil societies throughout ancient eras. Initially, it was limited to its utilitarian aspect, serving social purposes that contribute to fulfilling the individual's practical and functional needs, such as storing oils, perfumes, food, and various liquids (6). However, later on, the aesthetic aspect was introduced, utilizing the surfaces of pottery as a means to depict the artist's ideas, memories, observations, and beliefs. The wheel of progress and practical and technical growth did not limit itself to following traditional methods inherited from previous generations, but they exerted efforts in the pursuit of developing this specialization not only in the pure technical aspect, but also beyond that, reaching the simulation of different aspects of life, which gave this art the characteristic of artistic creativity. Therefore, this research focuses on uncovering the new techniques that have emerged with blogging, and knowing the innovative technologies and methods of applying them in pottery and ceramics.