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The Connoisseur - Chinese Antique Chairs Page 4 | not appreciated without the existence of bitterness.
The Chinese understood well the existence of different and opposing elements in the universe. They accepted this and developed a standard of aesthetics based on an understanding of the relationship between contrasting elements. This knowledge is manifested in various art forms such as
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architecture, sculpture and painting.
In my view, Chinese furniture making is a microcosm of Chinese architecture; all void and solid spaces, carved and non-carved surfaces, forms and shapes that are thought through carefully. As a result, contrasting elements are allowed. Examples include the use of curved lines to balance straight
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