IAT 336 Lecture 2: IAT336_Week 2.docx
4 Dec 2013
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Ceramic is malleable and pliable, it can be pushed, pulled, squeezed, molded, poured, and grounded up. It can be immediate and simple to form, but at the same time it can be highly precise and shockingly hard. Most people think of ceramics used for mugs, plates, bowls, and cups. It seems to be the ideal durable, long lasting, and hygienic material for dinnerware. These products are highly functional and can be adorned to create a decorative surface. Mediterranean and middle eastern societies developed ceramics initially from sun-dried brick to over-fried pottery. Amphorae were used by greeks and romans for transporting good such as wines and oils which were crucial for trade. Ceramics can be used in incredibly advanced applications and applied in extreme situations like the space shuttle. It can be polished to a very smooth luster but it can also be utilized for its rough surface texture.
