There is evidence that they were used in Egypt as early as 2000 BC when string-operated figures of wood were manipulated to act kneading bread and other string-controlled objects. Wire …

The first marionettes - puppets manipulated from above by strings - began to appear here half way through the 17th century, not long after they had spread through Italy, and via Italian …

marionette, any of several types of puppet figures manipulated from above by strings or threads attached to a control. In a simple marionette, the strings are attached in nine places: to each …

Marionettes have a long and rich history, dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Greece. They have been used in various forms of entertainment, including theater, film, and …

Mar 26, 2025 · The history of marionettes can be traced back thousands of years. Marionettes were the earliest form of Chinese puppet theatre, which boomed during the T’ang Dynasty, AD …

In European history the marionette represents the most advanced type of puppet; it is capable of imitating almost every human or animal gesture.

Charles Magnin (1793-1862), the first puppet theatre historian, states in his Histoire des Marionnettes (History of Puppets, 1852, new version 1862) that puppets originated from …

Marionette puppetry has a rich and varied history that spans centuries and cultures, evolving from ancient art forms to modern-day marvels. This fascinating art requires dedication and skill, …

Marionettes are puppets controlled by strings. Strings have been used to move puppets of different styles, shapes, and levels of complexity. Though there's no telling when the first string …

We meet the first known puppet in the history of art, prostitution, with reference to the Athenian doctor in the book of Dinosophon who reprimands the Athenians who allowed a puppet to use …