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Chinoiseries

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If you're into Chinoserie at all, this is a beautiful addition to your design library- that is, if you can refrain from cutting up the book to hang the pages on the wall. I couldn't, and now I have a beautiful graphic collection of framed panels from this book over my living room sofa. I'm buying a second copy of the book just so I can keep one to read. The text accompanying each structure is great reading- I especially loved seeing Marie Anoinette's merry-go-round from Versailles.

Chinoiseries This book is full of so many architectual chinoiseries that I never knew existed. One wants to remove the print pages from the book for framing. I stayed transfixed on the illustrations of each page and it is as if I were transplanted into a chic fantasy world. The style and the colors are awesome. I found it difficult to read about each particular structure as my eyes kept being diverted to the illustrations. I had some reservations about ordering this book as I did not need another coffee table book; however, the quality that is found among the pages makes this a must-see for the artist in all of us.

This remains the essential guidebook to Chinoiserie. I only wish that there were more photos of how Chinoiserie is being used today in fresh, new and inventive ways. But the historical images and text are superb.

This is one of the definative books on Chinoiseries, when it came out it was cost prohibative to purchase, but this reprint is much more moderatly priced. Really, the book is beautiful and the knowledge of the two authors on this subject is unparalled. For me, Chinoiseries really is an aquired taste, it is gorgeous on many levels, but very distinct. It's like you either love it or hate it, there seems to be no middle ground on this style. If you have any interest in this style or just appreciate beautiful books then i cant imagine you not loving this book; really the last word on Chinoiseries.

This is a gorgeous book, especially if you are a Chinoiserie fiend like me. The pagodas are so beautiful. I actually cut several out and framed them for a collection on my wall. Its a great coffee table book to peruse when you need to see some beauty in your day.

Bought for a friend, this book impressed me as much as it did him! Gorgeous and unusual, a fine addition to the library of any aesthete ot architectural enthusiast!