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.
