A really interesting side note about the STK culture is that there was a structure found at Gosek located south of Berlin that could be described as a wooden version of Stonehenge. It was likely used to observe the course of the sun in order to calculate a lunar calendar.
Evidence of fire, human and animal remains as well as a decapitated skeleton can be found at this structure suggesting sacrifices both human and animal may have taken place here! Their pottery featured male faces around the neck of the vessel and a bulbous base representing the human torso. These burial urns had hat-lids decorated with solar motifs. In many cases, small bronze earrings were placed on the pottery.
Each urn had separate facial characteristics and there was often a hunting scene or even a chariot race painted on each vessel. Boleslawiec artists formed the Professional School of Ceramics in The area was so famous for its pottery that Dr. Unfortunately, war once again tore through Boleslawiec during WWI.
After the war ended in , a cooperative consisting of six guilds was formed. Polish pottery is one of the best-known products of Poland. It comes from the south-west part of Poland, from Boleslawiec region where the tradition of pottery dates back to the 14th century. This area is rich in natural, high-quality white clay deposits, which local craftsmen have used for ages to create strong and beautiful stoneware.
These centuries-long, ceramic traditions are continued until today. As a result, the exceptional character of Polish pottery is still famous for its fundamental 4 elements:. The whole manufacturing process comprises 5 steps.
Read below how you could make a piece of a lovely Polish pottery by yourself. It all starts with high-quality clay. You need to mix it thoroughly to make a plastic mass. Then you can create a body shape. There are 2 different ways of doing it. Let your product dry then, there is no point for rushing otherwise it can simply crumble. When it is properly dry, you can easily remove it from the mold. Clean it thoroughly, get rid of all sharp edges.
In case of mugs or cups, you need to attach handles. Examine your product. Any cracks on the surface of the body mean that you can not use it for further production. In the early 's, Bunzlauer pottery experienced a renaissance that introduced the "Jugendstil" movement--the German equivalent of Art Nouveau.
During this time, the "Pfauenauge" or "Peacock's Eye" became the universally accepted trademark decoration of the stoneware. In response to the Art Deco movement, the 's brought a trend towards more colors. However, during World War II all the ceramic plants were eradicated and production came to a stand still. It wasn't until the 's that efforts began to revive the ceramic art. Today in the small village of Boleslawiec Poland, skilled artists still individually handcraft and hand paint each piece of pottery using a hand-stamping technique and free-hand design.
Polish pottery is created from white clay that is found only in the Boleslawiec region of Poland. The pottery is fired in coal and gas ovens at temperatures in excess of degrees Fahrenheit with a glaze that is lead and cadmium free. Polish pottery is known for it's versatility in that it is safe for use in the dishwasher, microwave, freezer and oven. This artisan is trained to also smooth the surface with a damp sponge so that no imperfections or bumps exist and the piece sits correctly or is flush with a table top or wall, for instance.
The clay is then left to dry to room temperature before firing. Plain white bisque is then filled with color by classically trained artists who, with extreme precision and flair, transfer their original designs to this medium. Each piece sits upon a turntable in front of the artist, while the artist stamps or paints a design in repeating fashion, slowly spinning the piece in a circular motion. This process can take several hours, depending on the size of the piece.
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