Abstracts by Kristin Donner
Au début de l’âge du bronze, un réseau de routes commerciales toujours plus vaste a relié l’Anato... more Au début de l’âge du bronze, un réseau de routes commerciales toujours plus vaste a relié l’Anatolie aux mondes mésopotamiens et méditerranéens. À la citadelle de Seyitömer, une demande de plus en plus importante de poterie a inspiré la construction d’ateliers spécialisés, où une technologie innovante de fabrication de moules a été appliquée à la façon d’une opération à la chaîne rationnelle, pour créer une large production de céramiques standardisées. Grâce à l’étude des céramiques au Musée archéologique de Kütahya, au Musée archéologique de l’université de Dumlupınar et aux Fouilles de sauvetage de Seyitömer Höyük, nous avons pu apprendre comment les moules étaient utilisés. Sur la base de ces analyses et de recherches supplémentaires, cette illustration présente une vue d’ensemble de cette production à la chaîne y compris une nouvelle théorie illustrée qui détaille les étapes du processus de production à la chaîne. Il est probable que ce moule naissait d’une boule demi-sphérique posée sur le côté plat et d’une dalle d’argile pressée sur le moule pour lui donner une forme. Ensuite, une base était créée en y laissant tomber, en y pressant où en y ajoutant un pied en anneau. Cette étude nous a permis de comprendre le processus effectué à la citadelle de Seyitömer et de déterminer l’expression anatolienne de ce métier et donc, en effet, l’histoire de la production de masse.
During the Early Bronze Age at Seyitömer Höyük, ceramics begin to be standardized in their shape ... more During the Early Bronze Age at Seyitömer Höyük, ceramics begin to be standardized in their shape and size through the use of a mold-making process. Evidence from the archaeological record suggests that this innovative technique is incorporated at the site due to the increase in trade and demand for ceramics from other settlements in Anatolia, from nearby Küllüoba to faraway Troy. The early use of a mold-making process establishes Seyitömer Höyük's pivotal role as a ceramic hub and trading center. This paper provides an overview of the evidence for ceramic production and trade at the site, as well as reexamines the current theory of how molds were utilized. Using ceramics housed at the Kütahya Archaeological Museum and Dumlupınar University Archaeological Museum, we analyze how molds were employed to create an abundance of ceramics and propose a new theory detailing this seminal production process.
Conference Proceedings by Kristin Donner
Erken Tunç Çağ’da, Seyitömer Höyük’te, kalıp kullanımıyla beraber üretilen seramiklerin şekil ve... more Erken Tunç Çağ’da, Seyitömer Höyük’te, kalıp kullanımıyla beraber üretilen seramiklerin şekil ve boyutlarında belli bir standartlaşma söz konusudur. Eldeki arkeolojik bulgular, böylesi devrimsel bir tekniğin seramik ticaretinde ortaya çıkan talep artışından dolayı oluştuğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Bu ticaret Küllüoba yakınlarından Truva’ya kadar Anadolu’nun çeşitli yerleşim birimlerine kadar uzanan bir hatta gerçekleştirilmektedir. Bu çalışmada bölgedeki seramik üretiminin ve ticaretinin ortaya çıkışı ana hatlarıyla analiz edilmiş, bunun yanı sıra kalıpların kullanım şekliyle ilgili ortaya atılan son teori de yeniden ele alınmıştır. Kütahya Arkeoloji Müzesi’nde ve Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Arkeoloji Müzesi’nde bulunan seramiklerden faydalanarak, kalıpların zengin seramik çeşitliliği yaratmak için nasıl kullanıldığı incelenmiş ve bu üretim işleminin ayrıntılarına ışık tutacak yeni bir teori önerilmiştir.
Conference Presentations by Kristin Donner
Pottery manufacturing in Early Bronze Age (EBA) Anatolia witnessed a host of technical innovation... more Pottery manufacturing in Early Bronze Age (EBA) Anatolia witnessed a host of technical innovations that transformed what had been a small-scale domestic activity into a specialist craft. At the proto-urban village of Seyitömer Höyük, dedicated pottery workshops appeared in the EBIII period (ca. 2250-2200 BCE), along with a suite of technical innovations, such as pottery molds, clay mixing pits, and clusters of pottery kilns. These advances allowed potters to manufacture more vessels with less effort, and represent a fundamental shift in the chaine operatoire, which is indicative of broader social and economic changes in the EBA. This poster presents the archaeological evidence for various stages of standardized pottery production, in comic book style. Sequential illustrations tell the story of an apprentice potter learning her craft under the tutelage of a seasoned corporate group of specialists. These fictional characters perform activities that are empirically attested at Seyitömer Höyük, and offer an approachable way for general audiences to engage with real archaeological data.
During the Early Bronze Age, an ever-expanding network of trade routes linked Anatolia to the Mes... more During the Early Bronze Age, an ever-expanding network of trade routes linked Anatolia to the Mesopotamian and Mediterranean worlds. At the citadel of Seyitömer an increased demand for ceramics inspired the construction of specialized workshops, where innovative mold technology was applied within a streamlined production pipeline, to create an abundance of standardized ceramics. We examined how molds were employed through the study of ceramics at the Kütahya Archaeological Museum, the Dumlupınar University Archaeological Museum, and the Seyitömer Höyük Rescue Excavation. Based on this analysis and additional inquiry, this poster presents an overview of the production pipeline, including a new illustrated theory detailing the steps in the clay molding process. It is probable that the molding process began with a semi-spherical hump mold positioned flat-side-down and a clay slab pressed over the top of the mold to establish a form. Later, an optional base was created by dropping, pressing, or adding a foot ring to the clay form. Furthering our understanding of the clay molding process at the citadel of Seyitömer has allowed us to better define the Anatolian expression of this craft and, indeed, the history of mass production.
Talks by Kristin Donner
Papers by Kristin Donner
Palgrave studies in comics and graphic novels, 2022
Pottery manufacturing in Early Bronze Age (EBA) Anatolia witnessed a host of technical innovation... more Pottery manufacturing in Early Bronze Age (EBA) Anatolia witnessed a host of technical innovations that transformed what had been a small-scale domestic activity into a specialist craft. At the proto-urban village of Seyitömer Höyük, dedicated pottery workshops appeared in the EBIII period (ca. 2250-2200 BCE), along with a suite of technical innovations, such as pottery molds, clay mixing pits, and clusters of pottery kilns. These advances allowed potters to manufacture more vessels with less effort, and represent a fundamental shift in the chaine operatoire, which is indicative of broader social and economic changes in the EBA. This poster presents the archaeological evidence for various stages of standardized pottery production, in comic book style. Sequential illustrations tell the story of an apprentice potter learning her craft under the tutelage of a seasoned corporate group of specialists. These fictional characters perform activities that are empirically attested at Seyitömer Höyük, and offer an approachable way for general audiences to engage with real archaeological data.
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Abstracts by Kristin Donner
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Conference Presentations by Kristin Donner
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