Dragons & Pagodas: A Celebration of Chinoiserie

Dragons and Pagodas is a gorgeously illustrated survey of chinoiserie from the 18th century to today.

Chinoiserie is a term for Western art and design inspired by a largely invented vision of China. Marco Polo’s sensational account of his visit to the exotic East in the 13th century sparked a fascination with China that reached a fever pitch in the 18th century and continues to this day.

Art historian and artist Aldous Bertram has long been captivated by chinoiserie. Dragons & Pagodas is o...