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History of Modular Modeling?

Hey all, this is not exactly related to Zbrush but more of Modeling itself.

I am trying to find some history behind 3D Modular Modeling, when did it start being used in the game industry and how it has evolved and is being used as today. That sort of thing. But I am having trouble finding any materials or information on this.

I have tried google and google scholar with searches like “History of Modular Modeling” but am having very little success.

Just wondering if anyone here knows where I could go and look for it there, or maybe knows of any books? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.