This theme encompasses recent research, experimental approaches, workshop practices, previously undocumented productions, as well as developments in techniques and production technologies within the fields of ceramics and tile-making.

This thematic strand addresses the circulation of ceramics in the Mediterranean during the medieval and modern periods, with particular emphasis on socio-economic interactions, consumption patterns, and cross-cultural exchanges. The movement of ceramic goods is also considered in relation to the transmission of technical knowledge and stylistic influences across regions.

This theme explores the interplay between cultural exchange and technological development, as reflected in materials, production techniques, and decorative repertoires. Such interactions, facilitated by trade networks, artisan mobility, and intercultural contact, are essential for understanding technological innovation and stylistic diversity.

Ceramic production and use in Anatolia during the medieval period and beyond can be traced through a wide range of archaeological finds. These materials, notable for their technical and stylistic diversity, also reflect the socio-economic conditions of their respective periods.

This theme includes studies on ceramic elements used in architectural decoration, such as tiles, tile mosaics, glazed bricks, and bacini. It also encompasses archaeological evidence of kilns, workshops, and associated production contexts identified in excavations across the Mediterranean.

Ethnoarchaeological approaches contribute to the understanding of past ceramic production processes by examining contemporary traditional practices. Such studies play a crucial role in bridging past and present and enrich the scholarly record through comparative perspectives.

This theme seeks to reassess the relationship between tradition and modernity in ceramic production, examining how historical forms, techniques, and decorative concepts are reinterpreted in contemporary practice.