Chinoiserie - the distinctive taste for decoration and architecture based on Chinese design - has its origins in the age-old fantasy of 'Cathay', the mysterious land of the East. This beautifully illustrated book shows the development of the style from its very beginnings, demonstrating its continuous influence in all of the decorative arts. With sumptuous photography showing all aspects of Chinoiserie, the book clarifies the ways in which the exotic East was incorporated into Western taste, in a way that still is relevant ...
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Chinoiserie - the distinctive taste for decoration and architecture based on Chinese design - has its origins in the age-old fantasy of 'Cathay', the mysterious land of the East. This beautifully illustrated book shows the development of the style from its very beginnings, demonstrating its continuous influence in all of the decorative arts. With sumptuous photography showing all aspects of Chinoiserie, the book clarifies the ways in which the exotic East was incorporated into Western taste, in a way that still is relevant to all those involved in interior decoration today.
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Add this copy of Chinoiserie (Decoratives Art) to cart. $70.00, very good condition, Sold by Sequitur Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boonsboro, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Phaidon Press.
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Very Good. Clean, unmarked pages. Fine binding and cover. Softcover. Dust wrapper edge slightly sunned. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
Add this copy of Chinoiserie to cart. $81.09, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Phaidon Press.
Add this copy of Chinoiserie to cart. $106.10, very good condition, Sold by 84 Charing Cross Road Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, CAMBS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1999 by Phaidon Press.
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Near Fine Condition in Near Fine jacket. 9780714838366. Oriental Art. Near Fine/Near Fine 1999 1st print Phaidon paperback, unclipped dust-jacket with full-length French flaps, beautifully produced and illustrated. Light surface wear and gentle curling to corners only, all else bright and unmarked. Size: 25.4 x 2.54 x 29.21 cm. 240 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Art & Design; Oriental Art; ISBN: 0714838365. ISBN/EAN: 9780714838366. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 089592.
Add this copy of Chinoiserie (Decoratives Art) to cart. $122.84, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Phaidon Press.
