Expressive Space. Classical Edition (Color Photos)

Author: Best Publishing Co., Ltd.
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: Before the new century arrived, Chinese home art had already blossomed in a myriad of styles. Some drew inspiration from the West, while others revered European aesthetics, called for a return to primal simplicity, blended East and West, or combined ancient and modern to create a series of home styles centered around themes like simplicity, elegance, ruggedness, luxury, or rustic charm. Classical home styles, whether they embodied primal flavors, embraced wild retro, or incorporated the essence of various arts, all conveyed an undeniable theme—romantic sentiment. Winston Churchill put it perfectly: "We shape our buildings, and then our buildings shape us."