chinoiserie

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chi·noi·se·rie (sh

wäz-r

)

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]

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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chinoiserie - a style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patterned

genre - a class of art (or artistic endeavor) having a characteristic form or technique

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