History of Chinese Toy Art

Author: Wang Lianhai
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The history of toys in China is long-standing, dating back to the primitive society and even earlier periods. Objects with toy functions found in the cultural relics of China's primitive society should be regarded as early forms of toys. Archaeological discoveries have proven that primitive toys appeared as early as 6,000 to 10,000 years ago during the Neolithic period. However, the question of under what circumstances and how toys came into being has long been a puzzle for researchers. Based on the research findings of anthropology and sociology, it can be known that the birth of toys is closely related to human play activities. Therefore, combining the study of the origins of games with the origins of toys is undoubtedly the main way to correctly understand the origins of toys. This book collects traditional toys from the pre-Qin period to the modern era, illustrated with images, providing some reference for ancient toy enthusiasts and researchers.