Many people think that a doll is an ordinary toy, the main function of which is to entertain the child. But this is far from the case. All over the world, making dolls is a kind of art. Exhibitions of dolls are arranged, some samples are sold at auctions for big money, there are even museums of dolls. Obviously, a simple toy would not be given so much importance.
Doll toy
The most common and familiar type of dolls for humans. The history of such dolls goes back far into the past: even in prehistoric times, such toys appeared, which were depicted in the form of spirits and deities of a particular tribe. By their appearance and structure, they were quite simple and primitive. More complex and sophisticated dolls appeared much later. The material for them was already different - often it was porcelain or wood. Naturally, their cost was high, because sometimes they were even made of valuable metals. Such dolls were inherent in the upper class of the population - the nobles. Peasant girls were content with little - they sewed a rag doll from scrap materials. And only after the development of technology, namely the emergence of the polymer industry, dolls familiar to the look appeared on the windows. These are all kinds of Barbies, soldiers, robots. There are also animal dolls such as dinosaurs.
A doll in the theater
There is a special kind of theater - puppet theater. Instead of playing ordinary human actors, the main role is played by dolls. There are several types of them: puppets, tablet puppets, finger puppets and glove puppets. Puppets are puppets that are manipulated with threads. It is usually made from wood. All her parts are movable, so in the performance she moves like a real person. A person controls tablet dolls using a special tablet. The dolls themselves have special handles, with the help of which their movement is carried out. Finger puppets or glove puppets are an indispensable item for entertaining a child on the road. It is not at all difficult to create them: just stick some funny faces on an old glove - and the doll is ready. This type, however, is more suitable for home theater.
Author's doll
Such dolls are rather intended only for admiration and contemplation. Most often they are presented in only one copy, on which the author worked for more than one month. Perhaps this is a special kind of art, because various techniques and materials can be used (porcelain, textiles, plastics of different temperatures). Some make it only for themselves, others - for exhibitions. Such dolls are in frequent demand among collectors. Of course, each sample is not a cheap pleasure, and the presence of such a doll at home is considered a sign of the owner's good taste.
