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chinoiserie
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chi·noi·se·rie  (shnwäz-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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.chinoiserie - a style in art reflecting Chinese influencechinoiserie - 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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