About the Book

Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland by Emile de Bruijn explores the history, artistic development and cultural significance of Chinese wallpaper in British and Irish interiors. The book examines how Chinese decorative traditions influenced European interior design over several centuries, particularly as trade between Europe and China expanded from the seventeenth century onward.

The History and Art of Chinese Wallpaper

Emile de Bruijn investigates how Chinese workshops created wallpapers for European audiences, combining Chinese artistic traditions with Western decorative tastes. The book explores the development of Chinese wallpaper, its use in historic houses, and its association with fashionable and prestigious interiors.

Topics include the British fascination with Chinese art, the China trade, wallpaper production, print rooms, decorative revivals and the role of specialist paper-hangers. The book also examines how stylistic features can help readers understand and date historical wallpapers.

Featuring 170 colour illustrations, this volume brings together historical research and visual examples of Chinese wallpaper, making it a valuable resource for understanding decorative arts and the cultural exchange between China and Europe.

Who Is It For?

This book is suitable for readers interested in art history, architecture, interior design, decorative arts, chinoiserie, historic houses, wallpaper conservation and the history of European interiors. It may also interest designers, researchers, collectors and conservation professionals.

Key Features

History of Chinese wallpaper; British and Irish interiors; Chinese art and decorative traditions; chinoiserie; architectural and interior design history; historic houses; wallpaper conservation; European-Chinese cultural exchange; 170 colour illustrations.

Product Details

Book Title: Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland
Author: Emile de Bruijn
Publisher: Philip Wilson Publishers
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Genre: Art, Architecture & Design
Publication Date: 29 November 2018
Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9781781300732