Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland
Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited
Published: 2019
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9781781300732
Subjects: Wallpaper
Description: "Chinese wallpaper has been an important element of western interior decoration for three hundred years. As trade between Europe and China flourished in the 17th century, Europeans developed a strong taste for Chinese art and design. The stunningly beautiful wall coverings now known as 'Chinese wallpaper' were developed by Chinese painting workshops in response to western demand. In spite of their spectacular beauty, Chinese wallpapers have not been studied in any depth until relatively recently. This book provides an overview of some of the most significant Chinese wallpapers surviving in the British Isles."--Provided by publisher.