Ceramics have been around man since ancient times. Our ancestors manufactured it for practical and decorative purposes, as well as cult ones. The oldest found evidence of craftsmanship in ceramics goes back to prehistoric times.
Ceramics is the common name for all its varieties that – depending on the type of raw materials used, and the properties of the sherd – include: pottery, earthenware, faïence, stoneware, bisque, and porcelain. Due to their intended use, we distinguish different types of ceramics: tableware, sculptural, architectural (coverings, glazed bricks), cultic, ornaments, and small everyday objects. However, porcelain will always be the most perfect and the noblest form.