1. History of Ceramics

3. Pieces of broken clay objects date back to the Ice age (37,000-12,000 BC) Pieces of broken clay objects date back to the Ice age (37,000-12,000 BC) Ceramics found give insight into past societies and document the historical development of societies. Ceramics found give insight into past societies and document the historical development of societies. Clay pieces are used by archeologists to determine cultural values and social expression. Clay pieces are used by archeologists to determine cultural values and social expression.

5. Ceramics encouraged settlements; trade and the exchange of ideas Between 6,000 -4,000 BC Firing clay was developed, enabling people to store and transport food, keeping it safe from rodents and bugs. Between 6,000 -4,000 BC Firing clay was developed, enabling people to store and transport food, keeping it safe from rodents and bugs.

6. Egypt Circa 2,300 The first potters wheel was used Circa 2,300 The first potters wheel was used 4,000 BC glazes were developed 4,000 BC glazes were developed (Faience ) Egyptian paste was used to make beads (Faience ) Egyptian paste was used to make beads

8. Islam 1600BC glazes were used to decorate mosques and palaces throughout the Islamic world. 1600BC glazes were used to decorate mosques and palaces throughout the Islamic world.