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22
Mar
2011
Dolls House Furniture Can Be An Art Form PDF Print
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Features - Furnishing
Written by Patricia Jones   

Miniature designer dolls house furniture is considered by some to be great masterpieces of today. Their little size boasts of artistry and skilled craftsmanship that rival other decorative fields of design. This art form has been gradually gaining popularity as the idea is both simple and revolutionary.

 

This artistic style follows the concept of miniaturizing everyday objects and turning them into tiny works of art. In the case of dolls house furniture, the artist is given the task of taking everyday objects and reproducing them in a much smaller scale. The artistic success of the craftsmanship will be therefore determined by those who see the art. The goal is for the art in the object to dominate over other qualities and characteristics. This is the same principle that is used in many similar art forms that involve household objects and ordinary things. Vintage handkerchiefs, for example, are sought after for their artistry and not for their utilitarian nature. These handkerchiefs are sold for the artistic style and design that is reflective of the popular art culture at that time. The same goes for miniature teapots. These little teapots that are both made functional and aesthetically pleasing have been used as a legitimate mode of art expression. Both examples display the task of the artist in exhibiting the duality of art and function.

Dolls house furniture can be seen as miniature pieces of art. Every detail is careful planned in order to bring about a unique aesthetic appeal. These little pieces of furniture are made using techniques similar to real furniture making, it's almost the same as making a bed for a tiny person. The artist does not even think that these creations are toys. They are made with the same skill and craftsmanship as that of their real life counterparts.

Materials used when it comes to making dolls house furniture vary dramatically. Each piece is carefully planned out as each have a different appeal. Miniature wooden tables are made with different types of wood. There are those made from hard wood and others made from soft wood. In fact, the same value scale applies for dolls houses as it does in the real world. Marble floors are more expensive than wooden floors and chandeliers are more expensive than ordinary light bulbs. All of these decorative details are made with all their functions intact. The little size of dolls house furniture merely allows them to fit inside a smaller house. If you had ever watched a craftsman make miniature furniture by hand you would see just how artistic they are.

About the Author

Dolls house furniture and accessories always will bring a joy to you and your child. For more information and to see examples of what is out there look at my website where I have tried to give a detailed overall view of that miniature world of dolls house dolls that we all knew so well once.

Check out our dolls house furniture Youtube channel

 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 March 2011 12:21
 

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