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As a pottery analyst I am always interested in learning more about ceramic technology and design. When I was asked to write an article on Web sites related to archaeology, I decided to investigate what the World Wide Web had to offer those of us interested in aboriginal ceramics. Although my investigation did not produce an overwhelming number of sites, several of the sites that I visited were quite impressive. The sites I selected share a few common characteristics: they're informative, they have great images, and they're easy to move around in. Check them out and happy surfing!
Canadian Museum of Civilization "Gather Around This Pot"
http://www.civilization.ca/membrs/archaeo/ceramiq/certarle.html
The Canadian Museum of Civilization has one of
the most comprehensive ceramic sites on the internet. The site includes
a virtual tour of their ceramics exhibit showing their collection of ceramic
containers from across Canada. Each vessel on display can be "clicked" on for
more specific information about that vessel. The site also includes information
on ceramic manufacturing techniques, conservation tips and cultural associations.
A must see for anyone interested in aboriginal ceramics!
Nativetech: Pottery and Clasy
http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/index.html
Nativetech is a comprehensive site covering various
aspects of Native American technology. If your interested in making clay
pots, this is the site for you. It provides detailed information on everything
from preparing the clay to what tools to use to decorate your pot. This site
also includes a bibliography and links to other pottery sites.
Archnet: Ceramics
http://archnet.uconn.edu/topical/ceramic/
The Archnet ceramics site is an Internet resourse
for ceramic analysts. It serves as an electronic archive for information
on the study of ceramics. it includes links to ceramic articles, research
groups, type catalogs and glossaries. Unfortunately, some attention needs
to be paid to updating the few links that no longer work. the attractive
thing about this site is that it's open for additional information and will
continue to evolve with additional research contributions. This is a good
site for anyone interested in the professional study of ceramics.
Pueblo Pottery Gallery
http://www.ipl.org/exhibit/pottery/gallery_all.htm
This site offers its visitors a virtual tour of 60
pots ranging in age from 1850 B.P. to present. In addition to beautiful
images of pueblo pottery, this site also includes a "classroom" page with
an introduction to the pueblos and images of pueblo life.
Hollister Collection of Southwestern Native American Pottery
www.umass.edu.arthist/pots/main.html
This site is great for anyone interested in viewing
a collection of contemporary southwestern pottery. It provides 94 images
of various forms of ceramics. The collection includes everything from ashtrays
to bowls to canteens. this site isn't as informative as the previous site,
but anyone with an appreciation for beautiful pottery will enjoy the tour.
