History of Coloring Books

Middle Ages Coloring books, an indispensable part of modern children's culture, date back to ancient times. At first, coloring books dating back to the Middle Ages were not for children. Coloring books from this period were religious figures or images of important people. Coloring in this period was for educational purposes.

Coloring Books in the 18th Century The first illustrated children's books were created for children in the 18th Century. These books were more for educational purposes for children. The first picture book published for children was 'The History Of Little Goody Two-Shoes.' This is a storybook. The book was also a coloring book. This book aims to improve children's literacy while coloring at the same time. was a supportive and educational book.

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Coloring Books in the 19th Century

In the 19th century, as the printing press became more widespread, the popularity of coloring books increased. Thus, coloring books for children Coloring books are no longer just for educational purposes but have become a more fun activity. In the future, 'The New York Book of Colors' was one of the first professional coloring books published. This book aims to teach children about colors. while at the same time aiming to develop their artistic abilities. Coloring books in this style were published for children in the 19th century. and it started to create a more entertaining space. Another factor in the widespread use of coloring books was the popularity of books such as 'Crayola' and the emergence of crayon brands. In the early 20th century, this brand made and sold the first set of crayons. This created a lot of curiosity for children and caused more demand for coloring books, and now coloring books and coloring books Together, these paints became available.

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20th Century Coloring Books

In the 20th century, coloring books have become an indispensable tool for children. Coloring books are both fun and educational for children. That became the case. After the 1930s, especially with the popularity of Walt Disney's animated characters, the demand for coloring books has increased even more. These animation characters that children love so much have increased their interest in coloring books, and coloring books continued to grow in popularity. Towards the end of the 20th century, coloring books became more of a developmental activity than a fun activity for children. to become a part of the child's life. They played a very important role in child development. In the world of education, these coloring books in preschool education have taken their place. In this way, children both color the figures and improve their learning skills.

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21st Century Coloring Books

Today, with the advancing technology, coloring books have evolved with digital coloring books and coloring applications. Thus, children started to color in digital environments and applications. In addition to these, coloring books have started to be produced not only for children but also for adults. Especially Mandala by coloring books It became a great hobby for adults and was also used for mental relaxation.

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Coloring Books from Past to Present

Coloring books have come a long way from the past to the present. These books, which started with educational purposes, have added innovations to themselves with each change. These coloring books, which appeal to both children and adults, have been shaped according to the needs of society, education, learning, and development in areas such as culture and therapy. With the advancement of technology, it has expanded its range even more and has become a part of our lives. has gained an important place.

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