[Robotime Mini Class] From Ancient Egypt to Today: The History of Miniature Art

Thanks for sharing this useful information :heart_hands: and also remind me that the Paper crafting miniatures for Taoist funerals, known as Zhizha (纸扎), are intricate papier-mâché and bamboo offerings. Families burn these handcrafted items—such as multi-story mansions, cars, servants, and modern electronics—to provide the deceased with comfort, status, and necessities in the afterlife"

similar like the ancient Egyptian civilization but Paper crafting miniatures Zhizha (纸扎) still remaining :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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I love an extra knowledge! :slight_smile:

Wow, I absolutely love the subject of Egypt—I’m always watching documentaries about the pyramids and so on.
I didn’t know that miniatures dated back to ancient Egyptian civilization.
I really loved this article; it was super interesting!

Wow, is this miniature made of paper? And it’s also for funerals—it matches the Egyptian style.

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Wow. Looking at the picture, I can’t imagine it’s made of paper. It’s amazing.

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Interesting, I never connected the history with miniature.
I think the afterlife idea has seen from a few countries as well like China.

Thanks for sharing , learn something new today :blush:

Such an interesting read! Thanks for sharing this with the community! :sparkling_heart:

Thank you for this interesting article, I found it really interesting that making miniature things has such a long history!

I’m glad to live during a time when making miniature objects and scenes is so accessible. :blush:

What a nice topic about little models from the ancient little buildings to the modern ones. This is interesting to present their evolution over time.

@Kit_Mun wow thats so interesting ! And that is beautifull hun ! :cherry_blossom::cherry_blossom::cherry_blossom::heart:

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Very interesting! I had no idea. People have been infatuated with miniatures forever! Thank you for sharing!

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What a fascinating read! I love how it shows that miniatures are so much more than tiny objects. Learning how they evolved from ancient Egyptian tombs to the detailed, story-filled creations we enjoy today makes me appreciate every build even more. It’s amazing how a small scene can spark so much imagination and tell a story without saying a single word. Thanks for sharing this journey through the history of miniature art! :heart:

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This was such an interesting read! Thanks for sharing!

I love this history of miniatures…your posts are really interesting! It reminds me that I want to go tour a museum of miniatures soon!

@Sasa @ThaoNguyen they really made from paper and bamboo stick… the crafter will using the bamboo stick to create the shape as we call it as ‘Bone’, and then using the paper to stick on the surface and it’s ‘Skin’… :rofl:

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@Jo1 it is! if you’re interested acll look into this article as well… :grin:

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Thank you for sharing a wonderful informations! :heart_eyes:

Wow, this was such a fascinating and informative read @Robotime I’’s amazing to realize how humans have always loved creating tiny worlds to tell stories. Thank you so much for sharing this.:sparkling_heart:

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Thar was a very informative article. Thanks for helping to continue a tradition that has lasted millenniums!

Wow, I find that incredible; the method is even linked to the body—to the bones and the skin. Thank you!

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