Meaning chinoiserie
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chinoiserie(n) a style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patterned
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chinoiseriefrom the French term for China (‘chinois’). A style of decorative or fine art inspired by art and design from China and other Asian countries. Common in Europe in the 18th century.
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chinoiserieA French term referring to that which is Chinese, it was a recurring theme in European art from the 17th century. Often an attempt to imitate Chinese porcelain, it "is characterized by the use of [..]
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chinoiserieChinese motifs used in Islamic decoration. These often include peony scrolls and lotuses.
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chinoiseriepainting, prints, works on paper, sculpture. A term which refers to the western interpretations of Chinese fine and decorative art in a variety of media.
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chinoiserieA style of decorative or fine art based on imitations of Chinese motifs, dating from the late 17th Century onwards. See also Orientalism.
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