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What does chinoiserie mean?

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Noun
  1. (art) A style in art, or an artistic object, that reflects the influence of Chinese art.
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The elaborate epergne, made by Thomas Pitts of London in 1761, bespeaks the chinoiserie influence on late rococo English decorative arts.
The introduction of a British ship into a chinoiserie scene is highly unusual and vividly illustrates Liverpool's early interest in world trade.
Since the vogue for chinoiserie included keeping exotic animals, the manufacture of porcelain animals is understandable.
I was charmed by the delicate chinoiserie of the animation style, especially the title credits.
One of the most successful styles adopted by carvers of rococo overmantels was chinoiserie.
He developed an extensive decorative program, concentrating almost entirely on chinoiserie.

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