General background of Ancient Ceramics

Principles of Ceramic Studies

The ceramic art of Thailand will be considered from the points of view of the following major features:
1. Ingredients and texture of the clay.
2. Ingredients and characteristics of the glaze.
3. Techniques of making the base or footring.
4. Techniques of body decoration.
5. Composition of design.
6. Historical development of form and ornamental arts.
7. Reign marks or other symbols found on the ware.
8. Comparison of ware with those precisely identified.
9. Historical and archaeological evidence
10.Result of scientific analysis.