keramia
Keramia is the term used in some languages for ceramics, the art and science of making objects from inorganic, non-metallic materials, typically by shaping clay and firing it at high temperatures. The root is Greek kerámeia or kerámikos from keramos meaning clay or pottery. In English, the standard term is ceramics, but keramia appears in regional usage to describe the same field, including pottery, tiles, sculpture, and advanced ceramic materials.
Scope: The field combines craft traditions with materials science. Traditionally, keramic practice involves forming (hand-building, wheel
Materials: The primary material is clay, formulated into different clay bodies—earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Other ceramic
Types and uses: Ceramics serve functional roles (tableware, tiles, sanitaryware), architectural applications (cladding, bricks, tiles), and
History and significance: Ceramics have ancient origins, with major developments in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and the