JOURNAL ARTICLE

Resounding Patterns: The Melody of Chinese-Style Architecture in Eighteenth-Century Europe.

  • Published In: Eighteenth Century: Theory & Interpretation, 2023, v. 64, n. 1/2. P. 37 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kozik, Albert 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the European interest in Chinese bells during the eighteenth century, focusing on the cultural differences in music perception between Europeans and Chinese. It explores how the sound of Chinese bells was incorporated into European chinoiseries, influencing architectural and design choices. The text also touches on the philosophical debates surrounding sensory experiences and aesthetic perceptions that shaped European responses to Chinese architecture, without resorting to racial stereotypes. Overall, the article provides insights into the fascination of Europeans with the auditory experience of Chinese cities and gardens through the use of bells. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Eighteenth Century: Theory & Interpretation. 2023/03, Vol. 64, Issue 1/2, p37
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0193-5380
  • DOI:10.1353/ecy.2023.a937914
  • Accession Number:181213811
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