Table of contents:
- 1. Chinoiserie in the XVII-XVIII centuries. was a favorite style to follow among aristocrats
- 2. The popularity of the chinoiserie style grew with the development of trade with the Eastern countries
- 3. Chinoiserie laid the foundation for the culture of tea drinking
- 4. Chinese porcelain in the home was considered a sign of good taste
- 5. Chinoiserie is considered a branch of the Rococo style
- 6. Marco Polo became the first European to describe a Chinese garden
- 7. The rich at home wore Chinese-style robes
- 8. In the early twentieth century, interest in chinoiserie revived
Video: 8 facts about chinoiserie - an exotic style that all the aristocrats of Europe imitated
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
If we turn to different historical periods, it is easy to see how fashion has changed over the years. Lush toilets were replaced by straight dresses, pomp gave way to simplicity. However, among all this diversity, you can notice something in common - imitation of the style chinoiserie … Beginning in the late 17th century, Europeans were engulfed in all things Chinese. At first it was dishes, then, decorative elements, clothing and even an architectural style. The hobby for chinoiserie lasted until the beginning of the twentieth century.
1. Chinoiserie in the XVII-XVIII centuries. was a favorite style to follow among aristocrats
"Chinoiserie" ("Chinoiserie") translated from French means "Chinese style". It all started with Chinese porcelain, which appeared in Europe at the end of the 17th century. At that time, the royal courts used dishes made of gold or silver. Chinese cups and plates were thinner and easier to clean.
In 1708, the first porcelain factory was opened in Meissen (Germany). Craftsmen made dishes by imitating Chinese designs. Gradually, the fashion "for everything Chinese" spread to decor items, interior design, architecture.
2. The popularity of the chinoiserie style grew with the development of trade with the Eastern countries
The increased turnover of trade between Europeans and China and the countries of East Asia in the XVII-XVIII centuries. led to the fact that the holds of British, Dutch, French and Swedish ships were filled to the brim with Chinese and Indian goods. By the middle of the 19th century, the British East India Company dominated all aspects of trade.
3. Chinoiserie laid the foundation for the culture of tea drinking
Chinese tea was considered a rather expensive pleasure, and from this, accordingly, desirable among aristocrats. The ladies loved the exotic tea-making ritual. READ MORE …
4. Chinese porcelain in the home was considered a sign of good taste
Representatives of the upper classes tried to get hold of entire collections of Chinese porcelain for themselves. Facts are known when friends became enemies, because they could not share who would get the porcelain plate they liked.
5. Chinoiserie is considered a branch of the Rococo style
Both styles are characterized by excessive decorative loading, a lot of gilding, intricate carving. If we turn to the subject of images, we can see the dominance of the motives of carefree leisure.
At that time, it was fashionable to imitate chinoiserie when making pieces of furniture. Often in aristocratic houses one could find dressers, cabinets, cabinets with drawings of Chinese pagodas, dragons.
6. Marco Polo became the first European to describe a Chinese garden
The famous traveler Marco Polo came to China around 1275. He lived there for 17 years. In his "Book on the Diversity of the World" Marco Polo admired the beauty of the Chinese garden, which he saw in the summer residence of Kublai Khan in Shandu (then China was part of the Mongol Empire).
In Europe, the first Chinese gardens appeared in the 18th century. Of course, they were not 100% similar to the originals, but the gardeners tried to create a sense of exoticism.
7. The rich at home wore Chinese-style robes
Chinoiserie could not help but reflect on the clothes worn by men and women. As for the gentlemen, at home they preferred to wear a banyan tree (men's kimono dressing gown) made of expensive fabrics. In addition to this, a matching vest and turban were worn. Banyan trees were so popular that men even posed for portraits in them.
8. In the early twentieth century, interest in chinoiserie revived
In the 1920s and 30s. revived interest in the Rococo style and, accordingly, in chinoiserie. Ladies' dresses were decorated with Chinese-style embroidery. Chinese balls, bright fabrics, screens have come into vogue.
The period of the 1920s is called the "Roaring Twenties". At the same time the female silhouette has changed dramatically. Simplicity and youth were welcomed.
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