Jun 5, 2009
Antique Terminology: Chinoiserie Part I
Posted in Guest Blogger, The Buzz on Antiques • 22 comments
Today Decorati guest blogger and antique expert Buzz Kaplan of The Buzz on Antiques, explains the unique history of the Chinoiserie style and clarifies the origins of this misnomer.
Chinoiserie is one of my favorite antique terms because it’s so much fun to say–“shin nwahz REE”.
Chinoiserie is from the French meaning “in the Chinese taste” and [...] (more...)
Well, once again, I learned something new today! Thanks for the background,...
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