Question

Explain the following statement with reasons.

In the latter half of the neolithic age, pottery-making had become an art that required special skills. 

Answer 1

1. The neolithic pottery, in the beginning, was in monochrome, i.e., single colour with a burnished surface. Pots were polished by rubbing with a wooden or stone tool.
2. Some pots had carved designs using techniques of stamping and applique work.
3. Gradually, Neolithic people began to decorate their pots with painted designs.
4. Thus, in the latter half of the Neolithic age, pottery making had become an art that required special skills.