Dragons & Pagodas: A Celebration of Chinoiserie inside breathtaking gardens and even a

breathtaking gardens and even a restored sailboat

But as real estate on this tiny barrier island becomes increasingly valuable

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

semi-tropical ferns in cast-iron planters

For four decades

Dragons & Pagodas: A Celebration of Chinoiserie inside breathtaking gardens and even aA 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