Ceramist

/ˈsɛrəmɪst/ noun

Definition

Another term for a ceramicist; an artist or craftsperson who works with clay and ceramic materials.

Etymology

From 'ceramic' (Greek 'keramos' meaning pottery) plus '-ist' (one who practices). This is a slightly shorter variant of 'ceramicist,' both emerging as pottery became recognized as a fine art.

Kelly Says

Whether called a ceramist or ceramicist, these artists spend years perfecting their craft—and interestingly, the same hand-throwing technique potters use today is virtually identical to what potters did 5,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia!

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