The Spread of Chinese fashion and Chinoiseries in Bohemia
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| Year of publication | 2024 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Cornova. Revue České společnosti pro výzkum 18. století |
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| Keywords | East West cultural exchange, Chinese fashion, Chinoiseries, Jaroměřice, Holíč, Veltrusy, rococo murals in Bohemia |
| Description | The aim of the article is to introduce the phenomenon of Chinese fashion or Chinamode in the 18th century Kingdom of Bohemia, and -- in accordance with the theme of this issue of the journal Cornova -- to explain how it travelled first into, and then across the territory. The investigation centres on interior furnishing, wall decorations in particular: three diverse case studies are provided. The polarity between Chinoiseries and authentic imports from East Asia is also looked at. In conclusion, the phases of Chinese fashion in Bohemia are characterized and delianated. |