Pottery and clay

Collection title

A Window on...

ID

JRT00338

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

1994

Production year

1994

Abstract

In this episode we learn about the history of pottery, clay and materials used in their composition and their artistic forms which show the skill of the artist. Presentation the artist Hazem Zorbi and the materials that are manufactured to compose pots, dishes and other forms in pottery. Hazem ZorbiI is accustomed to finding and mixing alone his raw material to prepare clay. Presentation of the necessary tools in molds. Tools dating back to the twentieth century. Hazem got an experience from the past to form clay, to fabricate pots, Jars and artistic masterpieces.He writes on them to indicate the history of this art. These masterpieces are dried and exhibited to be sold.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Fine arts

Secondary themes

• Society and way of life / Public areas and social issues

Credits / Cast

• Khadre Samir - Author of original work
• Zoaabi Waeel - Director

Period of events

• 1994

Map locations

• Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - Amman

Original language

French

Media running time

16m12

Additional information

Factory - clay - her Majesty the Queen Nour Al Hussein's visit of the exhibition