Chestnut class have been learning about the Ancient Sumerians this term and during their art lessons explored the pottery from this era. The most common material for Sumerian artists was clay. Clay was used for pottery, monumental buildings, and tablets used to record history and legends.
The Sumerians developed their skills in pottery over thousands of years. At first, they used their hands to make simple pots before learning how to use a potter’s wheel. They also used high temperature ovens to harden the clay. They learned how to make different shapes, glazes, and patterns. Soon their pottery turned into works of art.
We used our clay skills to create replica Sumerian pots, and after rolling our clay into a ball, we used our thumbs to mould it into a shape of our choice. We then mixed the appropriate colours and used a pattern from the Ancient Sumerian era or a similar design of our own.
Look at all the wonderful shapes and patterns we created!