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Symphony of Ornament and Function: Cultural Reproduction and Multiple Meanings of the Chinoiserie Style

The duality of ornament and function is a concept that evolved through the development of modern design theory and art history. This idea dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly within the debates between functionalism and ornamentation in design and architecture. It stems from continuous reflection on and practice of decorative arts, modern design, and functionalism, leading to a deep understanding of the relationship between ornament and function. This theory explores how decorative elements in works of art or design not only serve to beautify but also have functional aspects, and conversely, functional designs may have ornamental qualities. It breaks down the separation between decoration and practicality, revealing the complex interactive relationship between the two.

Chinoiserie, as an artistic representation of Chinese culture in 18th-century Europe, is often seen as purely decorative art. However, by applying the duality of ornament and function, one can gain a deeper understanding that Chinoiserie is not only decorative but also carries multiple functional meanings.

Decoration: Visual Pleasure and Symbolism of Status

Chinoiserie’s ornamental nature is its most intuitive feature, attracting viewers with intricate patterns, bright and soft colors, and exotic elements. Common decorative techniques include elaborate patterns, luxurious materials, and spatial aesthetics. The decorative elements of Chinoiserie often feature traditional Chinese motifs such as flowers, birds, animals, landscapes, figures, and mythological scenes, reimagined in a European context to create a visually splendid and exotic effect. Chinoiserie works extensively use high-end materials such as gold leaf, lacquer, porcelain, and silk, creating a luxurious atmosphere. This opulent decoration not only provides visual enjoyment but also symbolizes power and wealth. Chinoiserie works were commonly found in the palaces, gardens, and interior decorations of European nobility, adding a mysterious and dreamlike atmosphere through visual complexity and refinement.

Chinoiserie Silk Panels of Syon House

For example, Syon House, a famous noble residence outside London, features a small room in its southeast corner with stunning Chinoiserie-style silk panels. These panels, hand-painted by the third Duchess herself, depict Chinese flowers, birds, and figures. These silk panels not only add an exotic touch to the room but also demonstrate the owner’s artistic taste and appreciation for Chinese culture. The Chinoiserie decoration in this case is not a simple replication of Chinese style but a fusion of European decorative arts and Chinese motifs. The Chinese floral patterns intertwine with European Rococo elements, and the color scheme of the wall decorations is soft yet vibrant, creating a tranquil yet luxurious ambiance.

Interaction between Ornament and Function: Cultural Assimilation and Re-creation

Chinoiserie establishes a unique interactive relationship between ornament and function, assimilating Eastern cultural symbols into a Western context through decorative techniques, creating a new form of cultural hybridity. This hybridity not only serves visual enjoyment but also carries the multiple functions of cultural exchange, social identity construction, and the symbolism of power.

ChuCui Palace Dews On The Vines Brooch

For example, ChuCui Palace, a pioneer in Chinoiserie jewelry, is a model of blending Eastern aesthetics and culture with Western craftsmanship. Its brooch, “Dews On The Vines,” combines Chinese lilies with Western calla lilies, conveying the classic feature of Chinoiserie that mixes East and West. The design incorporates traditional Chinese aesthetic elements, such as the “vase,” along with intricate craftsmanship. By recreating decorative elements, this work transforms originally Eastern cultural symbols into part of the Chinoiserie art system, reconstructing and defining culture. This blend not only serves visual pleasure but also fulfills functions related to cultural exchange and social identity.

Functionality: Cultural Dialogue and Symbolism of Power

Chinoiserie, as a European representation of Chinese culture and a product of cultural dialogue, reflects the European nobility’s fascination with and fantasy about the East. This decoration not only embodies aesthetic appreciation but also played a role in social contexts, showcasing power and global vision, symbolizing the openness of European ruling classes to other cultures.

A Chinese Dignitary in a Boat from the Collection of the V&A Museum, UK

For instance, the painting A Chinese Dignitary in a Boat, part of the British V&A Museum’s collection, depicts an idealized, detached-from-reality Eastern world, offering viewers a psychological escape from daily life. Through exotic decoration, European nobility could experience foreign customs and romance in their everyday surroundings. The functionality of Chinoiserie lies in its application of Chinese cultural symbols, reflecting the European nobility’s worldview and self-education. The Chinese-style decorations were not just aesthetic choices but also represented cultural capital, symbolizing the owner’s knowledge of and affinity with foreign cultures, and serving as a subtle cultural marker.

Chinoiserie was more than just a display of visual ornamentation; it represented a deep European exploration and reinterpretation of Eastern culture. By merging Chinese elements with Western artistic techniques, Chinoiserie showcased the mutual exchange and fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. In this interaction between ornament and function, Chinoiserie became an important medium for cultural exchange, reflecting the European nobility’s fantasy of and romantic reimagining of Chinese culture. This multilayered style reveals the hidden power symbolism, social identity, and cultural self-expression behind decorative arts. Chinoiserie is a classic example of the ornament-function duality, telling a cross-temporal cultural dialogue through the language of decoration, transforming artistic form into a cultural bridge, deeply influencing the aesthetic vision and cultural understanding of Europe and the world.

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💝Some weeks ago I discovered @accidentallywesanderson account, and what a discovery! Amazed by the palette of colors, the light treatment and above all with the stunning locations, I challenged myself to find in my archives some photos in the past taken by me that could adjust to this aesthetic. - 📌I continue this magical serie showing one of the best secret rooms of Syon House, the current and historical home of the Dukes of Northumberland. Photographed last summer, the “Turret room” gave to me the meaning of Georgian era in London in last quarter of 18th century. It was designed, as the rest of the house, by Robert Adam, and is part (secretly) of the Long Gallery. Hanging from the ceiling we find a funny mechanical singing clock. @syonparkofficial @accidentallywesanderson (en Syon Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmBl-NogP9/?igshid=1ofxeqbdswdhp

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National Park Girls – Visual Novel Review

Studio Coattails delivers cute girls, the beautify of the American outdoors, and a distinct whiff of homosexuality in their new visual novel National Park Girls. First things first, this is NOT A ROMANCE, while there are definitely hints of yuri, that is not the focus of the game, so, if you are seeking high-octane lesbianism, look elsewhere. That being said, variety is the spice of life, so I jumped when I had the opportunity to play the first episode.

National Park Girls is an all ages episodic kinetic visual novel set in Yosemite national park. The story unfolds through the perspective of the protagonist, Eve, a jaded and cynical ranger who is put on suspension and banished to a remote cabin post. Unfortunately for her, the cabin is not as desolate as it originally seemed and Eve quickly finds herself struggling to deal with the mystical antics of three mysterious girls.

These three girls, each an embodiment of national parks, are Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Zion. Out of these three, the leader, Yosemite is easily the most riveting character. She is bossy, logical, and eternally exasperated. She and Eve get into more than a few verbal altercations over the course of the game. These squabbles highlight the best quality of both characters as well as the excellent dialogue. By slapping on some yuri goggles the not-so-hidden romantic subtext between these two characters become apparent, I mean, they are holding hands in the title art for the love of the Yuri Goddess!

Yosemite acts as the de facto mother and cat herder to Yellowstone and Zion. The fun and energetic Yellowstone is the most entertaining character to watch and I suspect that she will quickly become a fan favorite. Zion is small, soft-spoken, and absolutely adorable. Her calm, quiet demeanor works well as a foil to the peppy Yellowstone. Sadly, after the initial tsunami of cuteness had ebbed, I found Zion to be somewhat stereotypical and the least interesting of the characters.

Of course, there is Eve herself, who is delightfully aggressive and snarky to almost every human she interacts with. As the episode progresses one can see brief glimpses of her passion and love of nature come through, particularly when she gushes over the wild dog Pup. This human side of her becomes further exposed as she interacts with the park girls. Joining the main cast in a smaller role is Eve’s dutiful, though somewhat overbearing, supervisor, Jessie, who will likely play a larger part in future episodes. There are also side characters in the form of a herd of “dumbass campers” that give Eve more targets for verbal tirades.

The visual novel's story takes notes from the slice of life genre, focusing on the characters’ family-like relationships and efforts to learn how to get along rather than on a central conflict. There are still plenty of problems for the characters to deal with, such as Eve’s struggle to coexist with the girls, her suspension, and the mysterious nature of the park girls’ existence. Each of these is set up nicely in this first episode, allowing for further exploration in the future. While it mainly serves to establish the story, characters, and conflicts, the episode still has some very satisfying payoffs towards the end, which are predictable but nicely structured and well executed.

The writing chops of director and writer Syon Santeria (Highway Blossoms) truly shine in the games’ humor, which often had me laughing aloud. Sure, the faster descriptions and action-like moments are skillfully constructed but lines like “That’s the saddest okie-dokie I’ve ever heard” will help to establish this title as a literary masterpiece.

I only wish that I had more time to enjoy the excellent writing. Currently, as only the first episode is available, the run time clocks in somewhere between the one and two-hour marks. However, it is a strong few hours and I am willing to wait patiently till episode two comes out for more.

The art in National Park Girls is distinctive and stunning. Artist Satchely (Doki Doki LIterature Club) shows off her brilliant artistic skill in beautiful CG art and adorable character sprites. Each of the titular national park girls has aspects of the park for which they are named integrated into their character design. Additionally, well-implemented lateral movement of sprites across the screen is accompanied by strategic zooming and sprite placement to help illustrate the actions of the characters. Alas, this movement is occasionally overdone and it can result in awkward overlapping of sprites. Other small details, such as visuals of Eve’s journal and an impressive graphical user interface, help to highlight the game’s high aesthetic polish and push it into a league above many other visual novels.

Unfortunately, the quality of the backgrounds is more variable than the sprites or CG artwork, with some appearing oddly disjointed from the character art style, creating a jarring effect at times. Thankfully, these instances are few and far between. The majority of the time every pixel on the screen is a delight; environments such as the interior of the cabin blend well with the characters and organically change to reflect the events of the story.

The visual novel features full English voice acting and an original score by esselfortium (Heart of the Woods). The latter of these is appreciated but nothing to write to your faraway lesbian lover about. The soundtrack serves as good reading music and fits well with the aesthetic of the game, but it lacks any real standout tracks, save the ending theme. The voice acting is phenomenal, with Jill Harris’ Yellowstone emerging as the strongest of an immensely talents voice cast. Only Pup’s average vocal performance fails to meet the high bar that has been set here. However, the game struggles to hold a proper balance between the music and the voice acting. I had to constantly adjust my audio settings to be able to properly hear both. The studio assures me that a fix for this is in progress, so others will hopefully have a better experience on this front that I did.

National Park Girls is an adorable tale of family and salvation brought to life through great writing, top-notch art, and stellar acting. I have fallen in love with the characters and am more than a little intrigued to see what they will do next. The game brought back blissful childhood memories of visiting national parks with my parents and encountering supernatural girls (I might be misremembering that last part, I was very young). Ultimately National Park Girls is more than worth your investment. The visual novel is available on Steam for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Ratings: Story – 7 Characters – 8 Art – 8 Voice Acting – 9 Music – 6 LGBTQ – 2 Lewdness – 0 Final – 8

Review copy provided by Studio Coattails

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Gurveer.S . Padhal Photography CV, London England, Tel 07748848674, Email gslambo@hotmail.co.uk

I am a multi talented photographer with 5+ years of photographic training. I specialise In portraiture and fine art based photography. My interest in photography comes from my fascination with the eternal in the everyday. How ones history, area and culture has shaped you surroundings or the decisions you might make. I aim to show my viewer the multiplicities of life, which is why I have a sense of community in my work. The other side of my work is aesthetically driven, drawing inspiration from the ephemeral, archetypal compositions/ symbols as well 20th centaury youth cultures. My broad areas of interest and inspirations help me tackle shoots with a style that takes its basics from the baroque in art.    

Education

·      Isleworth And Syon Photography: A Level (2012) London, England

·      West Thames College Photography: B TEC (2012-2014) London, England

·      University Of The West Of England Photography: B A (2014-2017) Bristol, England  

Work Experience

·      7 Shades Of Black Magazine (2012-2014)

·      House Of Fraser- Back Stage (2013-2014)

·      Motive 105 Press Shoots (2012-2014)

·      Product Shots For Lunartique Bristol (2016)

·      Flee Gang Test Shoot (2016)

References

·  ��   Soraan Latif

·      Duran Abdula

·      Keanu Ebanks

·      Helen Christini