Associations to the word «Chinoiserie»

Wiktionary

CHINOISERIE, noun. (arts) A style in art, or an artistic object, that reflects the influence of Chinese art

Dictionary definition

CHINOISERIE, noun. A style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patterned.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope