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The Connoisseur - Chinese Antique Chairs
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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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