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This summer, I had the most wonderful opportunity to travel and visit my birthplace in Taiwan. Of course, I took countless pictures of the familiar surroundings I grew up in, but the Miniatures’ Museum had me totally mesmerized – it was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. According to the museum’s description, the art of making miniature objects originated from Germany, where families used doll houses to teach their young, especially females, how to tend to their family once they have matured. The art was then introduced to England later on. The museum continues to collect miniature pieces of art to this day. Here are some pictures I have taken of these tiny models:
“A French Room” by Brooke Tucker.If you look closely at the previous picture… you’ll see a vase of roses on the mantle to the left. Well, here’s an enlarged version of the roses! These displays are mostly on a scale of 1 to 12.Room within a room…. also by Brooke Tucker.Here’s a miniature-miniature version of a room within a room…World’s smallest television to the right wall of the room! By Ray Whitledge.Unfortunately, my picture-taking skills weren’t up for the awesome power of the television. But you can take my word for it – it’s a real TV screen that plays real TV shows! (No, not imaginary at all). And oh, it’s only about an inch big.“Time for Tea” by Ray Whitledge. The detail of the flowers… just absolutely amazes me.“A Grand Entrance” by Ray Whitledge. The chandelier took the artist WEEKS to finish. Even the smallest sculptures have the most intricate details…The ceiling, just like the work of a true Italian master. “Nostalgic Japan”
And…last but not least, the piece by Ray Whitledge that intrigued me the most; behold – the Phantom.
