ADFAS Brisbane Extra Lecture: East Meets West
East Meets West: The influence of Chinese and Japanese Art on European Decoration
From the early 16th century people in Europe were increasingly seduced by the wonders of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and lacquer wares. Perilous and long journeys were taken to deliver the exotic bounty to the West, enriching many entrepreneurs along the way. Palaces and aristocratic houses had special rooms built to house the obsessive collections. By the 18th century, Chinoiserie was a craze and everyone – not just the very rich – wanted some of the style. European ceramics factories raced to copy and develop materials and patterns. This talk charts the beginnings and flowering of the never-ending fascination for Oriental designs and decoration.
Visitors are welcome.
Date: Thursday 22nd October
Time: 12 to 1pm
Place: State Library of Queensland, Auditorium 1
Cost of extra lecture: $40.00 each for members and visitors
From the early 16th century people in Europe were increasingly seduced by the wonders of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and lacquer wares. Perilous and long journeys were taken to deliver the exotic bounty to the West, enriching many entrepreneurs along the way. Palaces and aristocratic houses had special rooms built to house the obsessive collections. By the 18th century, Chinoiserie was a craze and everyone – not just the very rich – wanted some of the style. European ceramics factories raced to copy and develop materials and patterns. This talk charts the beginnings and flowering of the never-ending fascination for Oriental designs and decoration.
Visitors are welcome.
Date: Thursday 22nd October
Time: 12 to 1pm
Place: State Library of Queensland, Auditorium 1
Cost of extra lecture: $40.00 each for members and visitors
Thursday 22 October 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (UTC+10)
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Morning - 22 October, 2026 12 - 1 pm, Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland, Cultural Precinct, Stanley Place, South Brisbane, Qld 4101
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ADFAS Brisbane Extra Lecture: East Meets West
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