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Dragons & Pagodas is a gorgeously illustrated survey of chinoiserie in art, architecture, and interior design from the 18th century to today.

Chinoiserie is a term for Western art and design inspired by a largely invented vision of China. Marco Polo's sensational account of his visit to the East in the 13th century sparked a fascination with China that reached a fever pitch in the 18th century and continues to influence decorative arts and interiors today.

Art historian, artist, and interior designer Aldous Bertram, whose academic work has focused on the historical influence of China on English garden design and architecture, has long been captivated by chinoiserie. Dragons & Pagodas is organized by theme, including porcelain, color and pattern, flora, fauna, and architecture. Each chapter is bursting with images ranging from grand European summer palaces and whimsical pagoda follies to charming details of screens, porcelain figurines, and ornate plasterwork.

Complete with Bertram's own chinoiserie-inspired watercolors and collages, Dragons & Pagodas is both an illuminating history of this enduring decorative style and an irresistible visual celebration of chinoiserie in its own right.

"In this inspiring and informative tome, Aldous Bertram explores the influence of Asia on design elements. . . . If you prefer your pretty pictures with a healthy dose of history and context, this book is for you." -House Beautiful

Dragons & Pagodas is a gorgeously illustrated survey of chinoiserie in art, architecture, and interior design from the 18th century to today.

Chinoiserie is a term for Western art and design inspired by a largely invented vision of China. Marco Polo's sensational account of his visit to the East in the 13th century sparked a fascination with China that reached a fever pitch in the 18th century and continues to influence decorative arts and interiors today.

Art historian, artist, and interior designer Aldous Bertram, whose academic work has focused on the historical influence of China on English garden design and architecture, has long been captivated by chinoiserie. Dragons & Pagodas is organized by theme, including porcelain, color and pattern, flora, fauna, and architecture. Each chapter is bursting with images ranging from grand European summer palaces and whimsical pagoda follies to charming details of screens, porcelain figurines, and ornate plasterwork.

Complete with Bertram's own chinoiserie-inspired watercolors and collages, Dragons & Pagodas is both an illuminating history of this enduring decorative style and an irresistible visual celebration of chinoiserie in its own right.

"In this inspiring and informative tome, Aldous Bertram explores the influence of Asia on design elements. . . . If you prefer your pretty pictures with a healthy dose of history and context, this book is for you." -House Beautiful

Über den Autor
Aldous Bertram is an artist, illustrator, muralist, and interior designer who works for Lindroth Design. His interiors have been featured in House Beautiful and other design publications. He received his PhD from Cambridge University, specializing in the historical influence of China on English garden design and architecture. He created the effervescent watercolors for Amanda Lindroth’s recent Island Hopping (Vendome). After working with Amanda Lindroth for eight years, Bertram now runs his own interior design studio based in Charleston, South Carolina.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Genre: Importe, Kunst
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Innenarchitektur & Design
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Gebunden
ISBN-13: 9780865653849
ISBN-10: 0865653844
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Bertram, Aldous
Illustrator: Bertram, Aldous
Hersteller: Vendome Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 310 x 230 x 54 mm
Von/Mit: Aldous Bertram
Erscheinungsdatum: 08.09.2020
Gewicht: 1,811 kg
Artikel-ID: 118083900

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