| Abstract [eng] |
The thesis of children toys at the end of the nineteenth and in the beginning of twentieth century gives the concept of a toy , reveals its variety , and typical features of the Lithuanian toys and develops the classification of toys. Discussing each type of toys analyzes the origin, distribution, the intentions and goals of home made toys , the process of production, decorative features, play and use conditions. The dissertation focuses on the importance of toy in child’s socialization in family and society , so toys are analyzes in relating to children interests and needs according to their age and social dependence. The thesis are exhaustively discussing and disclosing toy differences in peasants, craftsmen and servants families. This research revealing the significance of homemade toys in the strengthening the national identity, fostering childrens independence, initiative and creativity The research of toys , the examples of authentic and reconstructed toys revealing the inter-cultural relations of the nations, so thesis is an important not only to Lithuanian, but to other nations in their research of childhood culture. |
