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Dioramas have been a popular activity for schoolchildren for decades. They are a convenient and fun way for children to visualize and display scenes in books, history or nature.
Display
Dioramas depict a three-dimensional scene. Although they are usually small, they do not have to be. A diorama can show a scene of any size.
Purpose
Dioramas are used to display a scene or moment in time. It can capture a historical, fictional or natural scene.
Common Use
Dioramas are most commonly constructed by schoolchildren learning about the world. Sometimes artists will construct elaborate dioramas to exhibit. Dioramas are constructed by hobbyists to display scenes in fantasy novels or from history.
Materials
Any materials can be used to create a diorama. Schoolchildren often use cut paper or natural items, such as twigs, pinecones or shells. Paint of all types is popular to use. Artists may use wood or ceramic or whatever comes to their minds.
History
Dioramas got their start in Japan during the sixth century as a new approach to display beautiful scenery.
Fun Fact
Bonsai, the art of trimming trees to be tiny, became popular as a result of creating dioramas.
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