chinoiserie

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Meaning

a style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patterned

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Chinoiserie media included imitations of lacquer and painted tin (tôle) ware that imitated japanning, early painted wallpapers in sheets, and ceramic figurines and table ornaments. Source: Internet

BEST "For the longest time, the only piece of furniture I had was a Chinoiserie coffee table I bought in a vintage shop for under $100," said Rob Polacek, chief creative officer at San Francisco’s Puccini Group. Source: Internet

For The spectacle of the Walls Wang will create and install “wallpaper” based on traditional Chinoiserie design. Source: Internet

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