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Japanning vs Chinoiserie - What's the difference?

japanning | chinoiserie |

As nouns the difference between japanning and chinoiserie

is that japanning is european technique of creating lacquerware in imitation of traditional Japanese style while chinoiserie is a style in art, or an artistic object, that reflects the influence of Chinese art.

japanning

English

(wikipedia japanning)

Noun

(-)
  • European technique of creating lacquerware in imitation of traditional Japanese style.

    • Derived terms

    *japanned

    chinoiserie

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia chinoiserie) (-)
  • (arts) A style in art, or an artistic object, that reflects the influence of Chinese art