Museum of Figurines of France

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A museum dedicated to figurines of France’s past contains nearly 100,000 pieces. These figures depict both civilian and military life during France’s history. The museum covers five thousand square feet and is divided into six chronological sections. It contains twenty-two dioramas, each dedicated to a particular period, such as the First Empire. For example, there are two reconstructions that detail the first moments of the battle of Austerlitz in 1805.

Whether made of clay, metal, glass, wood, or stone, figurines represent a human, animal, or deity. There are several types of figurines, including those with movable parts, action figures, dolls, and collectibles. Some figurines depict a recognizable object such as a movie star or a famous politician. Besides this, they are also used as props in tabletop role-playing games and as decorations.

Figures have been used as decorative objects for centuries. During the Hellenistic period, ancient Greek terracotta figurines were widespread. Roman art, on the other hand, was dominated by bronze figurines. Bronze figurines were also popular during this time period, with many Tanagra examples being purely decorative. Chinese figurines were also among the earliest types of figurines. The Dehua porcelain figurines were mainly religious. After the fall of the Roman Empire, European figurines began to be copied in a large number.