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chinoiserie
[ sheen-wah-zuh-ree, -wah-zuh-ree; French shee-nwazuh-ree ]
noun
- a style of ornamentation current chiefly in the 18th century in Europe, characterized by intricate patterns and an extensive use of motifs identified as Chinese.
- an object decorated in this style or an example of this style:
The clock was an interesting chinoiserie.
chinoiserie
/ -ˈwɑːzərɪ; ʃiːnˌwɑːzəˈriː /
noun
- a style of decorative or fine art based on imitations of Chinese motifs
- an object or objects in this style
Word History and Origins
Origin of chinoiserie1
Word History and Origins
Origin of chinoiserie1
Example Sentences
Stripes pair well with fluid motifs, such as florals and chinoiserie, but they also work with busy geometric patterns.
The Duchess looked elegant in a pale grey coat over a hand-painted silk floral “chinoiserie” dress by Jenny Packham.
Recently I planned a small boudoir in a country house that depended on a gay Chinoiserie paper for its charm.
Mrs. Frederick Havemeyer has a similar bed covered with a Chinoiserie chintz.
Garner shows a Lambeth mug embodying this style of decoration combined with a suggestion of Chinoiserie around the waist.
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