Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Ceramic vessels and objects created through hand-building or wheel-throwing techniques, representing a major artistic medium in prehistoric cultures across Asia and other regions.
AP course connection
Topic 1.2: 1.2 Materials, Processes, and Techniques in Prehistoric Art