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Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Ceramic arts, pottery, glass
In the past, Roman pottery has been judged as inferior to Greek
pottery. Recent excavations, however, have led to an increase in
knowledge and appreciation of Roman wares. These wares now
constitute an important body of evidence for the understanding of
art, literacy and trade in the ancient world.
John W. Hayes, the acknowledged authority in this field,
explains the particular features that mark Roman-period wares,
concisely describing how the vessels were manufactured, decorated,
traded and used. Placing the pottery in historical context, he
describes its roots in the Hellenistic Greek tradition, its
evolution as a distinct art form and its influence on Byzantine and
Islamic trends.
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