Ceramic Art
Art made from clay that is shaped and then heated in a kiln to make it hard.
What is it?
Ceramic art includes pottery, tiles, and sculptures made from clay. The clay is shaped by hand or on a wheel, then fired in a very hot oven called a kiln. Artists can paint or glaze the surface to make it colorful and shiny. The Rhead fireplace tiles are a type of ceramic art. Frederick and Agnes Rhead were famous for their ceramic designs.
Why it matters
Ceramic art is one of the oldest art forms. People have made ceramic objects for thousands of years. It is both useful and beautiful.
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