Coroplast (artisan)

3rd century BCE Greek terracotta figurine

A coroplast (or koroplast) was a modeler of terracotta figurines in Greek antiquity. Coroplastic studies, the study of ancient terracotta figurines, involves the analysis of the types and sources of clays used, the methods of production employed, the chronology, context, distribution and display of the objects, and their social, political, economic, sacred and historical meaning.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Association of Coroplastic Studies". 15 February 2010. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
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