Art instead of Industry Although in the past, Pottery has been known as an industry, now in modern society it is known as art. And although, there is considerable information in relation to Iranian ancient pottery, there are very few documents and written information of ceramics from the Qajar era until contemporary time. At the first of Iranian pottery history, ceramic dishes just were used by the lower class and aristocrats used golden, silver, brass or copper dishes. But the advancement of enamel and new ornamental techniques made the richer clients, as well.Pottery in Iran dates back to 4000 BC, the Neolithic era. In that time ceramics have been used for daily and religious activities. Iranian and Chinese potters have continued pottery and experienced many styles and techniques. According to several tablets written in Babylon and Ashore calligraphy from 1700 and 5650 BC, we have some instructions about making color and enamel of clay. Also, a brochure about pottery dates back to 1301 is accessible in Kashan. Kashan is one of the important pottery centers that has continued this industry from Neolithic and its fame peaked in the Middle Ages, it still many delicate dishes.An ancient analysis in different regions of Iran such as Tal Chogha, Khorvin, and Hasanlo have delivered much valuable knowledge about ceramic features in each period. For instance, according to research on Esmaiel Abad civilization related to 5000 BC, its ceramics were made of a red and polished paste composed of sand and pug. These ceramics were hand made with black motifs such as animal, figurative, geometric and organic designs. In addition, many ceramics have been discovered from East of Iran, on the way to Iraq for example Susa. The oldest Iranian discovered ceramics is a hazy dish colored red with black stain due to faulty
Art instead of Industry Although in the past, Pottery has been known as an industry, now in modern society it is known as art. And although, there is considerable information in relation to Iranian ancient pottery, there are very few documents and written information of ceramics from the Qajar era until contemporary time. At the