CHINOISERIE
Chinoiserie (pronounced [ʃinwazʁi], French for "Chinese-esque") is a recurring theme in European artistic styles since the seventeenth century, which reflect Chinese artistic influences. It is characterized by the use of fanciful imagery of an imaginary China, by asymmetry in format and whimsical contrasts of scale, and by the attempts to imitate Chinese porcelain and the use of lacquerlike materials and decoration.
Chinoiserie in a broader scope refers to a mixture of Eastern and Western stylistic elements for both the decoration and shape. The style held particular favour during the Rococo period and the court of Louis XV, with which its fanciful, ornate and idyllic imagery is commonly associated.
History
Chinoiserie entered the European repertory in the mid-to-late 17th century; the work ofAthanasius Kircher influenced the study of orientalism. The popularity of chinoiserie peaked around the middle of the 18th century, when it was easily assimilated into rococo by the works of François Boucher. It declined when it seemed to European eyes the antithesis ofneoclassicism.
Chinoiserie is often expressed in the decorative arts of Europe, and its expression in architecture was entirely in the field of whimsical follies. By contrast, the serious transformations that Chinese models effected in the eighteenth century, on the plain style of Early Georgian English furniture, notable in the cabriole leg, or on the "naturalistic" style of English landscape gardening, to take two clear examples, are not considered instances of chinoiserie.
Chinoiserie has made a comeback since the late 20th century. Modern interpretations of chinoiserie incorporate modern design elements and techniques. Chinoiserie can be seen as in influence in many housewares throughout Europe and North America.
sketch and watercolor was collaborated paintings between me, Wastuwidyawan Paramaputra, and Amanda Stamboel.
Watercolor on paper
29.7 x 21 cm
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THE OTHER WORKS
Signage, inspired by Chinese ceramic tradition and European paintings
Oil paint on wood panel
Mix Media exploration on this wooden panel.
Skate decks painted by Watuwidiyawan Paramaputra and Amanda Stamboel
These two pieces of skate decks was painted by me, but they're not approved by the agency. They said its too dark. It's okay, but these two still my best.
Photos are captured by Somekind of Wonderful Projects
