Chinoiserie: China as Source of Inspiration for European Art, from the 13th to the 19th Centuries

This book offers a systematic exploration of Chinoiserie, tracing the spread and evolution of this European artistic trend from the late 13th to the 19th century.

This book offers a systematic exploration of Chinoiserie, tracing the spread and evolution of this European artistic trend from the late 13th to the 19th century. It begins with the initial introduction of Eastern elements during the Marco Polo era, followed by the rise of exotic trends in the 16th and 17th centuries. The study foc...