Ceramographic

/ˌsɛrəməˈɡræfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the description, study, or artistic representation of pottery and ceramics.

Etymology

From 'ceramic' (Greek 'keramos') combined with 'graphic' (Greek 'graphia' meaning writing or description). This scholarly term describes work that documents or analyzes ceramic art and history.

Kelly Says

Ceramographic studies reveal patterns in ancient pottery—archaeologists can determine where a vase was made, who made it, and what it was used for just by analyzing the clay, glaze, and decoration!

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