What Is Anthropomorphism?
Anthropomorphism is a literary device that assigns human characteristics, such as emotions and intentions, to nonhuman entities like animals or inanimate objects.
Anthropomorphic Characteristics
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Long before the word Anthropomorphism was so well known, children were easily defining this by assigning human characteristics to their Teddy Bears and other stuffed animals.
It wasn't until I learned to crochet Amigurumi animals, that I discovered there was such a term as Anthropomorphism. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting little stuffed animals and toys.
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| Baseball Bat & Ball - Plush Toy |
When creating inanimate objects, such as this set of 'Baseball Buddies' (baseball bat and ball), and giving them 'features', we have assigned anthropomorphic attributes to the object.
Follow along to see more adorable examples of objects with anthropomorphic characteristics.
Amigurumi Anthropomorphic Items
Amigurumi Dessert Pattern Bundle for Crochet PlayfoodCheck Price
This cute collection of crochet patterns for Amigurumi Play Food lets you create your own Anthropomorphic characters with this pattern set from the Etsy Shop of Soft Stitch Byanie. The bundle includes 6 crochet patterns of a donut, a cupcake, ice cream, a cake slice and a macaroon cookie.
Each design is made with a kawaii style (cute faces + soft pastel colors) that kids love.
Anthropomorphic Eggplant Salt & Pepper ShakersCheck Price
Or how about some Anthropomorphic eggplants in the form of a set of salt & pepper shakers. These are available from the Ivy Patch Vintage Shop on Etsy.
Anthropomorphic Characters
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| Anthropomorphic mouse folk with hand weapons |
How about some anthropomorphic mouse folk with hand weapons. These miniature creatures were designed for use in D&D and War Games. They can be found in the Etsy Shop called Table Top Tradesmen.
Summary
This review of Anthropomorphism was written and compiled by Wednesday Elf
Oh I love it when I learn something new. I had no idea there was such a word and what it's meaning was! Indeed we do love to give our "teddies" and other favorite things names and attributes! They just make those things so much more "intimate". Thank you for setting me on another path to enlightenment and finding some really cute ideas to go along with that new knowledge!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed learning about anthropomorphism, Olivia. Not only did I learn something, I actually - finally - learned to pronounce the word... LOL. Thanks for your visit.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! All of the lovely items you shared are adorable. Even from here, I can hear the mice speaking to me. lol, or maybe it is the doughnut calling my name. It doesn't surprise me one bit that you made a baseball bat with a sweet face. Doesn't look like "he" has any desire to hit that ball :) Sooooo, cute and would make the perfect gift for a baseball nut (which happens to be one of my favorite ice cream flavors). This weeks word: Anthropomorphism - love it!
ReplyDeleteMouse, I thought of you when I found those darling D&D mice. :>. Glad you liked my anthropomorphic examples.
DeleteI usually think of the term anthropomorphism in relation to animals but, of course, it also relates to inanimate objects. I love the examples you have provided, especially your crocheted baseball bat with his cute smile and those awesome mouse sorcerers!
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm with Olivia, I learned something new today. I've never heard of anthropomorphic before reading your review. Thanks for the lesson and I'm loving all of these examples, I especially like the eggplant shakers.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard this term either, and love learning new things! All of the products you show here are super cute. Giving anthropomorphic features to the crocheted item is pretty original. Love that set of glasses.
ReplyDeleteI love all your very cute and often cuddly examples of anthropomorphism. As a child, all my soft toys had human characteristics. Love the crocheted baseball figure and the fruit drinking glasses!
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of anthropomorphism (especially as it applies to rescue animals). Your creations are darling. I hope you will be sure to tell them I said so.
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