A gorgeously illustrated celebration of chinoiserie from its origins in the 13th century through its explosion in the 18th century to its resurgence today
Aldous Bertram is an artist, illustrator, muralist, and interior designer who works for Lindroth Design and runs the Charleston, South Carolina studio. His interiors have been featured in House Beautiful and other design publications. He received his PhD from Cambridge University, specialising in the historical influence of China on English garden design and architecture. He created the effervescent watercolors for Amanda Lindroth's recent book Island Hopping (Vendome). He lives in Charleston, South Carolina.
"In this inspiring and informative tome, Aldous Bertram explores
the influence of Asia on design elements. . . . If you prefer your
pretty pictures with a healthy dose of history and context, this
book is for you."-- "House Beautiful"
"Bertram takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey into the history of
the term Chinoiserie, covering everything from architecture to
patterns and palettes. While the entire tome is a feast for the
eyes, we were especially drawn to his deep dive into porcelain and
its enduring popularity."-- "Frederic"
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