After gathering references and sketching, students will throw three pots on the wheel with white clay and create adornments with coils to represent the stylistic trademarks from this era.
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What were characteristics of the Japanese culture during this period?
What were characteristics of the ceramic work during this period?
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neolithic
cord-marked
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Characteristics of ceramic work: pots were made by hand, and built by stacking coils on top of each other. It was then fired in a bonfire.
ReplyDeleteCharacteristics of the Japanese culture: Incipient Jomon- cooking containers with pointed bottoms. Early Jomon- stone tools and woven baskets. Middle Jomon- female figurines and ritual practices. Late Jomon- larger number of figurines.
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ReplyDeleteThe characteristics of the Japan Culture during this time period was making pots specifically for cooking. These pots had pointed bottoms. They also would create tools.Tools were made using stone.These tools consisted of knives and axes. People would also weave baskets.Later on there would be a creation of ritual practices. Also female figurines were produced. In the very later years, a large amount of figurines were produced.
ReplyDeleteThe characteristics of the ceramic work of this time period was that these pots were made all by hand. Women usually produced these. It was also made by stacking coils. They were also mixed with other adhesive materials. Once these pieces were dry they would be fired using a bonfire.
Neolithic: relating to the later part of the stone age. Ground or polished stone weapons and other implements were prevailed.
Cord-Marked: late to final stage of the Jomon period. the cord mark was the engraved Jomon.
Japanese culture characteristically meant ornate pots for cooking. These pots were made by hand and usually had a coil design. Most pots consisted of a pointed bottom, and had smooth edges, besides purposefully made designs. Japanese culture in this time period also included bone and rack knives, axes, and tools.
ReplyDeleteNeolithic: the time period that follows the paleolithic era. including the majority of the Jomon era.
Cord-Marked: the previous name of Jomon pottery.