Articles related to "Chinoiserie"



Chinoiserie in Britain 1650-1930
Visitors to Brighton England are offered a window on the western take on Oriental style in the mid-18th century - Chinoiserie - in the Chinese Whispers Exhibition.
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Another Country Heard From, Part 1
In celebration of the Chinese New Year, let's take a trip to China -- in the minds of Western opera composers and their librettists.
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How to Choose an Asian Theme for Your Home
Adding Asian elements in your interior space can be a daunting task, specially when oriental design looks alike. Here's a guide in choosing the best style for your home.
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Importance of Being Earnest Tour
Peter Gill directs a charming production of Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest", and has the audience laughing out loud.
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Visiting Brighton's Pavilion
If you are travelling to Brighton England, visit the Chinese inspired Music Room in the Royal Pavilion which is completely restored after fire and storm.
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The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Madrid or the Palacio Real is one of the most magestic of all the palaces in Europe.
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Design & the Decorative Arts – Book Review
This book examines innovations in manufacturing methods, changing tastes and fashion trends in Georgian Britain from tableware to wallpaper and from ceramics to clothing.
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Elsie de Wolfe
Elsie de Wolfe's story is one of an average girl who made the most of her talents and lived to become the most famous interior decorator of her time.
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Sights in Moritzburg near Dresden
The best sights in Moritzburg near Dresden in Saxony, Germany include the Schloss, Pheasant Castle (Fasanenschlößchen), palace gardens, and Käthe Kollwitz memorial site.
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The Musée Carnavalet, Paris
The Musée Carnavalet deserves far more attention, as it is a delightful 17th Century mansion housing art works and artifacts that illustrate the development of Paris.
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London's Antiques Trail leads to Newby Hall
The Travelsleuth admires the expensively beautiful antiques and glitterati on display London's Grosvenor House Antiques Fair and a Roman Venus is sold at Christies for £8 million.<B>Updated 14 June</B>
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