chi·noi·se·rie (sh n wäz-r )n. 1. A style in art reflecting Chinese influence through use of elaborate decoration and intricate patterns. 2. An object reflecting Chinese artistic influence. [French, from chinois, Chinese, from Chine, China.] |
chinoiserie [ʃiːnˌwɑːzəˈriː -ˈwɑːzərɪ]
n
1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) a style of decorative or fine art based on imitations of Chinese motifs
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) an object or objects in this style
[French, from chinois Chinese; see -ery]
chinoiserie
anything typically Chinese or made in a Chinese manner.
See also: Art, China
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| Noun | 1. |  chinoiserie - a style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patternedgenre - a class of art (or artistic endeavor) having a characteristic form or technique |
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