Application of the spining top toy on ceramic surfaces

Play has an important role in activities such as getting to know the environment in which children live and solving problems. The child finds a way to play and socialize in every field, either by himself or with his friends. He takes responsibility and learns social knowledge through the games he plays. Gains control through thought in terms of emotions and relationships. Human beings have unknowingly created a game and conveyed rot by imitating the things they see around them and combining what they do with actions. The first toys known in history belong to the Egyptians. There are archaeological findings showing that they played with wooden horses in the fifth century BC, and with marbles and tops in the second century BC. Among the toy types that have survived to the present day, the spinning top toy is a toy with rounded corners, a body that tapers as it moves downwards, and a metal piece extending at the end. Toys made of ceramics were made for children from ancient times until the decade. Ceramic toys and spinning tops, examples of which have been found throughout the historical process, are good examples of such toys. In the first part of this research; Topics related to toys and games are mentioned. Games and toys, which are one of the life needs of human beings; has been discussed within a general historical framework. In the second part; Information about the spinning top and its history is given and examples of old tops are included. In the last part of the research, the spinning top toy, which was the source of inspiration for the research in the first and second parts; It was re-evaluated artistically and completed with its interpretation in original ceramic forms and surfaces. Keywords: Game, Toy, Topaç, History of Topaç.