A proposed vision for a set of criteria for judging ceramic works

This study proposes a set of criteria for judging ceramic form based on an analytical and philosophical approach. The research aimed to develop a set of criteria (which the researcher considered to be the most objective) for evaluating the forms of ceramic art based on the basic elements that make up it, including raw materials, formation techniques, form, function, and the aesthetic dimension. The research problem lies in formulating a set of criteria that determine to what standard extent the artwork belongs to the field of ceramics. The importance of the study lies in providing criteria for judging competitions, as well as creating useful criteria for judging students’ production in the educational field. The theoretical framework is divided into four categories: standards for materials, standards for forming techniques, standards for ceramic parts, and fire standards. The study aimed to bridge the gap between subjective and objective evaluation of ceramic works. It was concluded that there is a positive relationship between analyzing the ceramic field and developing a set of criteria by which a work of art can be judged and whether it belongs to the field of advanced ceramic art or not.