|
.
Long before,
passing from tribal to urban existence,
and from the Middle Age to the age of the
machine and industry, the human artist's
emotional ties and personal interests were
reflected in his artistic works. Pottery is an
art, which has accompanied man, since the
beginning of the history, and which has
evolved along with developments in science and
industry.
The simple technical structure of primitive
kilns, which are heated by wood fire, has
always fascinated modern artists and artisans.
Pottery kilns have evolved from their
elementary forms in the beginning of the
history.
The pedagogical and research aspects of these
kilns are of interest from the technical and
from the artisan's point of view.
A wood burning pottery kiln was built with the
help of traditional crafts students at the
University of Art, using sparse equipment and
materials. Students were thus able to step
back in time and familiarize themselves with
prehistoric potter's techniques, despite the
availability of modern facilities in the
pottery workshop. Students benefited from
education in team work, utilizing a minimum of
equipment, and learning to enjoy the patience
that is the first requirement of traditional
arts in Iran and elsewhere.
| |
|
.
. |
|
|
