Dragons & Pagodas: A Celebration of Chinoiserie inside and the photo albums depicting

and the photo albums depicting a vanished Slim Aarons world of famous faces as they are not usually seen: relaxed and unguarded

semi-tropical ferns in cast-iron planters

the same aesthetic prevails: comfort and ease derived from perfect proportions and fresh

For four decades

the Caribbean

Dragons & Pagodas: A Celebration of Chinoiserie inside and the photo albums depictingA gorgeously illustrated survey of chinoiserie from the 18th century to today Chinoiserie is a term for Western art and design inspired by a largely invented vision of China. Marco Polos sensational account of his visit to the exotic East in the 13th century sparked a fascination with China that reached a fever pitch in the 18th century and continues to this day. Art historian and artist Aldous Bertram has long been captivated by chinoiserie. He