Pottery Analysis: A Sourcebook

By Prudence M. Rice

Book Overview

A rich and comprehensive sourcebook, PotteryAnalysis draws together diverse approaches to the study of pottery--archaeological, ethnographic, stylistic, functional, and physicochemical. Prudence M. Rice uses pottery as a starting point for insights into people and culture and examines in detail the methods for studying these fired clay vessels that have been used worldwide from prehistoric times to the present. Pottery Analysis is a classic in its field as well as an invaluable reference for all students of archaeology and ancient culture.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226711161
• ISBN13: 9780226711164
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 2.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"