Sketching Sherds: A comic handbook for pottery drawing and typology - Paperback

This book is an innovative guide to the fundamentals of archaeological pottery drawing and typological analysis through the language of comics. Combining practical instruction with visual storytelling, the author leads you step-by-step through the methods used to observe, record, illustrate, classify, and interpret ceramic artefacts. From the basics of profile drawing and vessel reconstruction to the principles of typological classification, each topic is explained through engaging narratives and accessible illustrations.

By blending archaeological practice with graphic storytelling, the author's fresh approach demystifies what can at first seem a daunting technical task. Follow these steps and you will be illustrating your pottery finds in no time!