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Max Schanz: Spielzeug Gestalten im Erzgebirge

Max Schanz: Spielzeug Gestalten im Erzgebirge

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The leaping deer from the Seiffen region is an international symbol of German design history, designed by Max Schanz and implemented through family-oriented cottage industries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Arnoldsche


The leaping deer, a captivating wooden toy originating from the Seiffen region, holds an international symbol status that captures the hearts of children and collectors alike. Its creation is attributed to Max Schanz (1895–1953), a visionary teacher and director of the Spielwarenfachschule [Technical College for Toys]. Schanz's expertise in toy production, gained through his roles at the Spielwarenfachschule, played a pivotal role in shaping the toy industry in the Erz Mountains. Through the implementation of division of labor in family-oriented cottage industries, his designs seamlessly met the stringent standards set by the Werkbund [German Work Federation] for attractive aesthetic and professional production. This remarkable journey spans from the late Empire to the Weimar Republic, the National Socialist rule, and the early GDR, showcasing the enduring impact of Spielzeug Gestalten im Erzgebirge on German design history.

The leaping deer, a captivating wooden toy originating from the Seiffen region, holds an international symbol status that captures the hearts of children and collectors alike. Its creation is attributed to Max Schanz (1895–1953), a visionary teacher and director of the Spielwarenfachschule [Technical College for Toys]. Schanz's expertise in toy production, gained through his roles at the Spielwarenfachschule, played a pivotal role in shaping the toy industry in the Erz Mountains. Through the implementation of division of labor in family-oriented cottage industries, his designs seamlessly met the stringent standards set by the Werkbund [German Work Federation] for attractive aesthetic and professional production. This remarkable journey spans from the late Empire to the Weimar Republic, the National Socialist rule, and the early GDR, showcasing the enduring impact of Spielzeug Gestalten im Erzgebirge on German design history.


Dimension: 225 x 265 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783897906501

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