Antique Sculptures and Pottery

Studying antique sculptures and pottery is a great way to see how cultures have evolved and how artistic skills have developed over the centuries. If you are interested in learning about these ancient arts then you may want to begin by selecting a single culture to examine. Start with their primitive pieces and work your way up to modern pieces.

No study of antique sculptures and pottery can be complete without looking at the classical pieces created in Rome and Greece. The sculptures created by Michelangelo are perhaps the most well known of the classical artists, and they are some of the most accessible artworks to study. If you don’t live near a museum that offers a display of Michelangelo’s work, then you can study his work by reading books on art history, by reading books on Michelangelo and by touring European art galleries and museums online.

While sculpture tends to be regarded as a more exciting art form then pottery, pottery offers you a glimpse into the real lives of ancient cultures. Pottery should be examined by looking at its shape, its colors, its patterns and its uses. All of these details will help you to understand what people valued, what they ate and drank and how they lived.

Moving forward in time to the 19th and 20th century you can find example of antique pottery that are more accessible to North American collectors and connoisseurs. If you are interested in North American antique pottery then you may want to study Roseville pottery. This form of pottery was manufactured in the U.S. between the 19th and 20th centuries. It is characterized by its simple and functional designs. One popular pattern found in this form of antique pottery is the Pinecone pattern. Other popular pattern lines include the Water Lily line and the Laurel style.