Exequias: The Greek master of ceramics Imagine walking around Athens in the 6th century B.C., where art and mythology intertwine at every corner. Among the artists of that era, one stands out: Exequias. This ceramist and painter not only captured […]
Chawan bowls are essential elements in the Japanese tea ceremony. There are different types, handmade from various materials, although ceramic is ideal. Matcha tea accessories and sets complement this traditional experience. These bowls are part of the Japanese culture, reaching
Andocydes, a pottery artist of ancient Greece, marked a milestone in the history of ceramic art around 530 B.C. with the creation of the red-figure style. This innovative approach allowed for a more detailed and naturalistic artistic expression, contrasting significantly
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese ceramic repair technique that highlights cracks by filling them with lacquer mixed with gold, silver or platinum. This art celebrates the beauty of imperfection and the history of the object, emphasizing that the cracks and
Red-figure pottery, originating in 6th century B.C. Greece, revolutionized ceramic art by “inverting” the black-figure style. Making the characteristic red figures on a black background allowed for finer and more expressive details, depicting mythological, historical and everyday life scenes. Red-figure
The skyphos schiphos or scyphus, was a type of ceramic vessel used for drinking wine, very common in the daily life and social rituals of Ancient Greece. This vessel was characterized by its deep shape with two handles, in the
The Anagama kiln is an ancient Japanese ceramic technique, consisting of a long, tunnel-structured, wood-fired kiln embedded in hillsides for optimal temperature control. Its continuous firing and the formation of suspended ash creates natural glazes and unique textures in the
Kaolin is a white clay mineral used in a variety of products and applications, such as agriculture and ceramics. In agriculture, kaolin is used as a sunscreen for plants and for pest control. In ceramics, it is used in the
The pyxis or pyxis is an ancient Greek container, usually ceramic, without handles and with a lid, used to store ointments, cosmetics and jewelry. Characterized by its variety in shapes and sizes, it stands out for its decorations, often with
Ceramic sculpture is a three-dimensional art that uses clay as its main material. Since ancient times, it has been a form of artistic and functional expression in civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. It is worked in various types
