The aim of the workshop is to give the participating students a general understanding for how to use and interpret the results of archaeometric analyses in ceramic research through demonstrations and handson experience.

At the end of the workshop the students will:

• gain basic knowledge for macroscopic analysis of pottery production and fabric
• have an overview of archaeometric methodologies and what kind of data they produce
• be able to identify which techniques are useful for which kind of research questions
• be able to develop sampling strategies and how to choose the right method

Some of the topics we will cover throughout the workshop will include:

• Raw material and macroscopic descriptions of fabric
• Composition of temper, thin sections and provenience studies
• Recognising different shaping practices and how to identify pre- and post-firing techniques/surface treatments
• Classification and provenance through chemical analysis and how to interpret tables with chemical data
• How to plan a project and to go from analysis to interpretation

Info & Contact

For registration, please send an email to Daniele Zampierin at daniele.zampierin@berliner-antike-kolleg.org.

Please pay attention that the number of participants is limited.